Melón
Thomas J. Story
“This childhood favorite is a really easy yet a very impactful way to highlight a sweet summer staple,” says Nico. “Simply called Melón, it’s just a mixture of cantaloupe, crushed ice, sugar, and, depending on your personal preference, milk or water. My family grew up having it with milk, so it’s my personal preference, plus the sweetness of the milk gives me cereal milk vibes, which is always nice.”
How to Make It
1
Make simple syrup by combining 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm until sugar has fully dissolved, then pour into a heat-safe container and let cool.
2
Peel and de-seed the cantaloupe, then use the largest hole on a box grater to shred the cantaloupe into a large bowl.
3
Fill a rocks glass halfway with crushed ice, fill the rest with the strips of cantaloupe, add milk or water to the 3⁄4 level of the glass, then a splash of the simple syrup, and give it a stir.
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 large cantaloupe
8 cups crushed ice
8 cups whole milk or water
Directions
1
Make simple syrup by combining 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm until sugar has fully dissolved, then pour into a heat-safe container and let cool.
2
Peel and de-seed the cantaloupe, then use the largest hole on a box grater to shred the cantaloupe into a large bowl.
3
Fill a rocks glass halfway with crushed ice, fill the rest with the strips of cantaloupe, add milk or water to the 3⁄4 level of the glass, then a splash of the simple syrup, and give it a stir.
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