Hi, I’m Krizell, a third culture kid and second-generation Filipino American. I’m passionate about preserving our Filipino heritage through food and hope you give these recipes a try!
Krizell
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July 2, 2026
This drink is perfect for those hot summer days. Seved over ice with bits of melon pieces, it is hard not to love. I remember this being made by either my mom, grandparents, titas/titos as a kid especially during those hot summer valley days that we spent swimming in my grandparents pool.
I’ve read that this is also called Melon sa Malamig; “sa malamig” which refers to any type of cold drink that is meant to cool you off, but when I asked my Tita Mary about it she said she’s only called it melon. In the Philippines, it’s commonly served in a plastic bag with a straw. You can also add vanilla extract or lemon/calamansi juice to add extra flavor.
Cut cantaloupe (1 medium) in half from stem to stem (long ways).
With a spoon remove seeds.
Shred cantaloupe (1 medium) flesh. I used a coconut meat scraper but if you don’t have one you can use a fork but using the coconut scraper is much easier and makes these beautiful ribbons!
Add coconut flush to a pitcher.
If using evaporated milk (1 can) add can to pitcher. If not using evaporated milk (1 can) skip to step 6.
Top pitcher off with water.
Add sugar (¼ cup) to taste and mix well.
Put in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Serve cold with ice!
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