Melon sa Malamig (Cantaloupe Juice)

With how hot it is these days.

There's nothing better than a refreshing drink!

I had to make this so the boys can try it!

I remember drinking this a lot when I was a kid for meryenda or with Lunch.

So so good.

My first born made a new name for this drink.

He calls it Spaghetti juice. 

I'm so glad they liked it!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup  granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water plus more for pitcher
• 1 medium cantaloupe

Optional:

• Splash of vanilla extract
• Sweetened condensed or evaporated milk
• Ice 

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to low. 
• Simmer, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Clean the outside of the cantaloupe and cut in half. 
• Use a spoon to remove the seeds and a melon scraper to scoop out threads of the cantaloupe into a medium bowl. If a melon scraper is not available, slice the cantaloupe and grate the flesh into the bowl.
• Place the grated cantaloupe flesh into the pitcher and add the cooled syrup. 
• Fill with water. If using, add a splash of vanilla extract or some condensed/evaporated milk.
• Serve chilled or with crushed ice.

So refreshing!

Enjoy!

xo