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Cantaloupe Strings Dessert Drink

Take a sip. Or have a spoonful. You can't go wrong with this refreshing Filipino classic, Cantaloupe Strings Dessert Drink. This is a refreshing drink of melon strings, sweet melon juice flavored with some calamansi, the Filipino lime and  honey. It's a light, easy to do beverage or snack. Perfect for scorching summer days or any time of the year. This is an Asian in America recipe. Serves 2.
Course: Beverages, Merienda, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Filipino Cantaloupe Strings Dessert Drink
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Asian in America recipe

Equipment

  • grater for cantaloupes

Ingredients

  • 2 whole fresh, ripe cantaloupes halved, seeded (save the seeds for melon juice)
  • 6 Tablespoons calamansi juice fresh or frozen concentrate
  • 8 cups cold water add more if needed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • for serving :ice cubes

Instructions

  • Slice the cantaloupes in half, set aside the seeds in a separate bowl for later use.
  • Scrape the cantaloupe meat into thin, long strips using a Filipino grater (or use a fork).
    *Note: Some friends use a mandolin to make the strips or strings.
  • Place the cantaloupe strings in a pitcher.
  • Put the cantaloupe fruit seeds on a sieve over the strings. While pressing against the seeds, pour the cold water over it to extract the essence and melon flavors.
  • You should have about 7 to 8 cups of cantaloupe water. Discard the seeds.
  • To the cantaloupe water, add the calamansi concentrate, sugar, honey. Mix well to dilute sugar.
  • Pour the liquid into the pitcher of cantaloupe strings. Chill for a few hours. Serve cold in individual parfait glasses.
  • Cook’s Comments: The calamansi is the Filipino lime. I have used it as an ingredient in past posts. You can buy the frozen calamansi concentrate in Asian groceries or online sources that offer Filipino ingredients. If not convenient, substitute with Meyer lemons and it’s just as delicious.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 59g