Easy to Make! 5 Refreshing Blewah Ice Recipes Perfect for Family Gatherings

Kapanlagi.com - When the weather is hot or gathering with family, enjoying a refreshing drink is certainly the right choice. One of the favorite drinks that always appears on the dining table is blewah ice, known for its naturally sweet taste and tempting freshness.

Blewah, which is in the same family as melon, is rich in water content, making it great for hydrating the body. In addition, this drink is easy to make with various variations, from the classic with syrup to more unique versions with young coconut, basil seeds, and nata de coco.

If you want to try various delicious and refreshing blewah ice variations, here are 5 blewah ice recipes that are perfect for enjoying with family, summarized by Liputan6.

1. Young Coconut Melon Ice, A Combination of Sweet and Fresh

The combination of melon and young coconut produces a fresh and slightly creamy taste, making it the perfect drink to enjoy during the day or to break the fast.

Ingredients:

• 1 small melon (scoop out the flesh)
• 1 young coconut (take the water and scrape the flesh)
• 4 tablespoons of cocopandan syrup
• 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk
• Ice cubes as needed

How to Make:

1. Prepare a serving glass and add enough ice cubes.
2. Arrange the shredded melon and young coconut in the glass.
3. Pour in the coconut water, cocopandan syrup, and sweetened condensed milk, then stir until well mixed.
4. Young coconut melon ice is ready to be served with a fresh and naturally sweet taste.

This drink is suitable for family gatherings because its flavor is light and not too sweet, and it provides hydration benefits from young coconut and melon.

2. Basil Seed Melon Ice, A Chewy and Refreshing Texture

Basil seeds have a chewy texture and are rich in fiber, making them the perfect combination for fresh and healthy melon ice.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized melon (shredded)
• 2 tbsp basil seeds (soaked in warm water until expanded)
• 2 tbsp coconut pandan syrup
• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• Water and ice cubes as needed

Instructions:

1. Soak the basil seeds in warm water until expanded, then drain.
2. Prepare a glass and add ice cubes, then add the shredded melon.
3. Add the basil seeds, coconut pandan syrup, and sweetened condensed milk.
4. Stir until well combined, then serve while cold.

In addition to providing freshness, basil seeds also have health benefits such as aiding digestion and maintaining fluid balance in the body.

3. Melon Ice with Nata de Coco, Tempting Chewy Addition

Melon ice will be even more delicious with the addition of nata de coco which provides a chewy sensation and a hint of natural sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of melon (shredded)
• 2 cups of nata de coco
• 2 tablespoons of basil seeds (soaked until expanded)
• 400 ml of melon syrup or cocopandan
• 200 ml of boiled water
• 4 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk
• Ice cubes as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare a glass and add ice cubes, then pour in the syrup to taste.
2. Add nata de coco, the shredded melon, and the basil seeds.
3. Pour in the boiled water and sweetened condensed milk, then stir until well mixed.
4. Serve cold for a more refreshing taste.

Nata de coco not only adds a unique texture but is also rich in fiber which is good for digestion.

4. Milk Melon Ice, Creamier and Softer on the Tongue

For those who enjoy drinks with a creamier texture, milk melon ice can be the perfect choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium melon (scoop out the flesh)
• 250 ml liquid milk or diluted sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Ice cubes as needed

Instructions:

1. Mix the shredded melon with the liquid milk and granulated sugar in one container.
2. Stir until well combined, then add ice cubes as needed.
3. Serve in a glass to achieve a creamy and refreshing taste.

With the combination of milk and melon, this drink is more filling and suitable to enjoy at any time.

5.

The combination of melon and orange provides a sweet-sour refreshing taste, perfect for drinking in the afternoon or when breaking the fast.

Ingredients:

• 4 squeezed oranges (extract the juice)
• 150 grams of melon (shredded)
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 200 ml water
• Ice cubes as needed
• 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

1. Boil water with granulated sugar until dissolved, then let it cool.
2. Shred the melon and place it in a container.
3. Squeeze the oranges and strain the juice into a glass.
4. Mix the sugar syrup, orange juice, and ice cubes into the glass.
5. Add the shredded melon, sweetened condensed milk, and stir until well combined.

The combination of sweet melon and a hint of sour from the orange makes this drink very refreshing and perfect to enjoy in hot weather.

(kpl/frr)