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This Melon Juice is a Filipino cantaloupe juice recipe made from three simple ingredients – sweet melon, water, and simple syrup! It’s simply the best, fresh juice for sharing on a hot summer day. Pour yourself a tall glass and enjoy with your favorite vegan Filipino food!
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The Origins of Melon sa Mamamig
Filipino melon juice, or melon sa malamig, is a popular beverage in the Philippines, known for its refreshing coolness. It differs from your typical cold-pressed juices in that the fiber in the fruit is not removed. Instead, shredded cantaloupe is added directly to the juice pitcher and ladled into the drinking glass, adding a unique texture to the juice (similar to orange juice with pulp!).
If you visit the Philippines, you’ll find melon sa mamamig is a staple street food throughout, especially during the warmer seasons. Once you try this homemade version, we think this Filipino juice will quickly become one of your favorite drinks!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cantaloupe: For the best, sweet flavor, use a ripe cantaloupe. The riper the fruit, the easier it will be to shred the flesh, too!
- Water: Dilutes the strong, concentrated flavors in the melon while keeping this fruit juice sweet and flavorful.
- Simple syrup: Adds sweetness to the juice without overpowering the flavor in the melon. We recommend making our homemade simple syrup, or opt for another liquid sweetener that is mild in flavor such as agave.
- Non-dairy milk: While optional, adding creamy milk to fruit juices is a common practice in Filipino cuisine. It adds a natural creaminess and enhances the sweetness of the melon. Any non-dairy milk of choice works well, including our Homemade Almond Milk or even our Vegan Evaporated Milk for an extra sweet and creamy finish!
Equipment Needed
How to Make Melon Juice
- Scoop the flesh and juice out of the cantaloupe. Halve the cantaloupe, then remove and discard the melon seeds. Using a coconut shredder, scrape out all of the flesh, saving all the juice you can. Transfer the melon flesh to a large pitcher as you go. Stop scraping once you get close to the green melon rind, as the rind is bitter.
- Combine ingredients in a large pitcher. Add the shredded cantaloupe to the pitcher with the filtered water and simple syrup. Mix well to combine, then taste and adjust the sweetness or water, as desired.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. This will help the juice’s flavors meld together and sufficiently chill before serving.
- Serve. Serve the melon juice over ice, ensuring some of the shredded cantaloupe ends up in the glass. Add a splash of non-dairy milk, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
It is important to shred the flesh into small pieces to infuse the juice with melon flavor. If you do not have a coconut shredding tool, you can use the tines of a fork and a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Or, cut the fruit away from the rind with a sharp knife. Transfer the melon flesh to a cutting board and finely chop it.
If your melon juice is bitter, it’s most likely that the fruit itself was not ripe and sweet enough, or you cut too close to the rind. If bits of rind make it into the juice, it can cause the overall juice to taste bitter. Before making, taste the fruit and ensure it’s ripe and juicy. The better the fruit, the better the juice!
This Filipino juice is often served on a hot day with Filipino snacks and street foods like Banana Cue, Turon, Pandesal, and Ensaymada. You can also serve it with savory dishes, like Pancit Bihon, Lumpia, Arroz Caldo, and Filipino Spaghetti.
Storage Instructions
Leftover melon juice will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator. Avoid adding ice cubes to the pitcher so the juice does not get watered down.
You can also freeze leftover melon juice, but note that it may slightly change the texture of the melon. To freeze, pour the melon juice between ice cube trays or silicone molds.
Transfer the cubes to the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw completely in the fridge before enjoying.
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Filipino Melon Juice Recipe (Melon Sa Malamig)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Melon Juice is a Filipino cantaloupe juice recipe made from three simple ingredients – sweet melon, water, and simple syrup! It’s simply the best, fresh juice for sharing on a hot summer day. Pour yourself a tall glass and enjoy with your favorite vegan Filipino food!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe cantaloupe
- 8 cups water
- ¼–1/2 cup Simple Syrup, as desired
- Ice, as desired when serving
Equipment
Instructions
- Scoop the flesh and juice out of the cantaloupe. Halve the cantaloupe, then remove and discard the melon seeds. Using a coconut shredder, scrape out all the flesh, saving all the juice you can. Transfer the melon flesh to a large pitcher as you go. Stop scraping once you get close to the green melon rind, as the rind is bitter.
- Combine ingredients in a large pitcher. Add the shredded cantaloupe to the pitcher with the filtered water and simple syrup. Mix well to combine, then taste and adjust the sweetness or water, as desired.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. This will help the juice’s flavors meld together and sufficiently chill before serving.
- Serve. Serve the melon juice over ice, ensuring some of the shredded cantaloupe ends up in the glass. Add a splash of non-dairy milk if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator. Avoid adding ice cubes to the pitcher so the juice does not get watered down.
- Freezing: You can also freeze leftover melon juice, but note that it may slightly change the melon’s texture. To freeze, pour the melon juice between ice cube trays or silicone molds. Transfer the cubes to the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw completely in the fridge before enjoying.
- Coconut Shredder/Grater: If you do not have a melon/coconut grater, you can use a fork to shred the melon and a spoon to scoop out the shredded pieces.
- Ice: We suggest only adding ice when serving so it does not get too watered down while storing.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Snack
- Cuisine: Filipino
