Sweet, creamy, and oh-so refreshing! Try this Melon Chiller with juicy cantaloupe shreds and condensed milk. It is the ultimate thirst quencher, especially for hot summer days.
Melon Chiller is a type of Filipino refreshment made with shredded cantaloupe, water, condensed milk, and ice. It is a popular street drink or samalamig usually sold alongside sago’t gulaman and buko juice, in plastic bags with straws.
It’s a cool, refreshing drink the whole family would love! The perfect way to refresh on hot and sticky summer days!
What you’ll need
- Cantaloupe– is a type of melon with orange flesh. It’s available year-round but at its sweetest during the summertime.
- Sweetened condensed milk- adds a sweet and creamy flavor. You can substitute evaporated milk for this recipe and add sugar according to taste.
- Water– use more or less depending on the desired concentration
- Ice– serve the drink over ice for best enjoyment
Helpful Tips
- Use a melon/coconut shredder to scrape and shred the flesh. If a melon scraper is not available, you can use the tines of a fork.
- For extra flavor, add a few drops of vanilla extract.
How to serve
- Serve this melon chiller over ice for the best enjoyment
- Consume the drink immediately once the condensed milk is added as chemical compounds in the melon react to the milk over time, resulting in an acrid or bitter taste.
