Subuye

Ingredients

• •1 cup dried melon seeds
• •4 cups water
• •1/2 cup sugar
• •1 tsp vanilla extract
• •1/2 tsp cinnamon
• •2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the dried melon seeds thoroughly under cold water.

2. 2

   Soak the rinsed melon seeds in water overnight to soften them.

3. 3

   After soaking, drain and place the seeds in a blender with 4 cups of fresh water.

4. 4

   Blend until smooth, creating a fine milk-like consistency.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth into a large bowl to separate the liquid from the solids.

6. 6

   Add sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon juice to the strained liquid, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

7. 7

   Chill the beverage in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

8. 8

   Serve in small glasses, garnishing with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.