7 Pinoy Samalamig to Beat the Heat

The summer season is notoriously hot in the Philippines. Luckily, we have a selection of 7 Pinoy samalamig to help you cool down!

Sago’t Gulaman

We need to start with this Pinoy samalamig staple! By this, we mean you’ll practically see a vat of this from any vendor down the street. To do this, you will need tapioca (sago) pearls and jelly (gulaman) cubes. Throw in some muscovado sugar, and you’re good to go! 

Buko Pandan

This is a sweet and creamy drink that is made from young coconut strips, pandan-flavored jelly, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. You will recognize this drink in the streets because of its vibrant green color and the pandan jellies floating inside.

Buko Juice

And speaking of young coconut, this drink is made of fresh coconut water extracted from buko and is usually served chilled with ice. So unlike its pandan counterpart, you will recognize this through its clear or whitish color and buko strips swirling inside.

Calamansi Juice

This one’s for all the citrus lovers! All you have to do is squeeze a bunch of calamansi in water, sweeten them with sugar, and scoop out crushed ice for a super cool drink! Or if you’re not in the mood to squeeze a bag full of calamansi, you can buy its juice concentrate instead.

Melon Juice

This is usually made with pureed melon, either from honeydew or cantaloupe, mixed with water and sugar, and topped with ice cubes. You can add milk, but if you do, drink it immediately because the enzymes from the melon will break down the milk proteins, turning the drink bitter.

Fruit Shake

Vendors also sell a variety of fruit shakes, especially if said fruits are in season. So no matter what fruit you use, its base ingredients are relatively the same: milk, sugar, and ice. Common flavors include mango, melon, and avocado! 

Guinomis

If you’re a fan of halo-halo, you may like this! This dessert originates from the Hiligaynon people and is regarded as a variant of it. To make this, you will need sago pearls, pinipig, jelly, and coconut milk on top of shaved ice. 

READ: https://flyingketchup.ph/travel-to-eat-must-try-filipino-food/ 

In this extreme heat, you can count on any Pinoy samalamig to quench your thirst. So, run to your nearest street vendor to enjoy a cup today!