Cantaloupe Drink
to prep
5 minutes
to cook
1 pitcher
About this Recipe
Recipe by: Lhyn Galera
Photos by: Matt Long
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cup water (plus more for pitcher)
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- Optional:
- Large splash vanilla extract
- Condensed coconut milk
- Ice for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Clean the outside of the cantaloupe and cut in half. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and a melon scraper (or fork) to scoop out threads of the cantaloupe into a medium bowl. If you’re using a fork, make long strides in the melon with the fork, about ½ inch deep, and then use a spoon to scrape strands of cantaloupe out. Repeat until melon is completely scraped out.
Step 3
Place the grated cantaloupe flesh into the pitcher and add the cooled syrup. Fill with water.
Step 4
Serve chilled or with crushed ice and if using, add a splash of vanilla extract or some condensed coconut milk.
