Melon Sa Malamig is a Filipino cantaloupe drink that’s comforting, refreshing and just heavenly. Here’s how to make it.

How to Make Melon sa Malamig

Dissolve the sugar. Add the granulated sugar and ½ cup of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is dissolved then remove from the heat.
Shred the cantaloupe. Using a fork or a melon scraper, shred the cantaloupe into long strips.
Transfer to a pitcher. Add the cantaloupe strips, any juice and sugar syrup to a large pitcher. Add the remaining water and stir to combine.
Refrigerate. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
Serve. Serve over crushed ice.
Add vanilla and condensed milk. Add a splash of vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk if using.

If you don’t have sweetened condensed milk at home, you can always make your own because it’s such a simple recipe. Here’s how:

Combine the milk and sugar. Start by combining the milk and sugar in the saucepan. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally so that it doesn’t burn.
Simmer. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about an hour, or until it has thickened. Stir occasionally.
Strain the milk. Once the milk has thickened, strain it through a strainer into the jar or container you’re using to store it. Discard any solids that are left behind.
Cool. Let the condensed milk cool completely before sealing the jar or container and storing it in the fridge.