Tropical Buko Salad Drink

Refreshing Tropical Buko Salad Drink: A Perfect Summer Delight

Summer is all about refreshing and cooling down with delightful beverages. If you’re looking to bring a tropical twist to your table, the Tropical Buko Salad Drink is a must-try! This unique drink combines the creamy sweetness of coconut with the fun textures of tapioca and colorful gulaman (jelly). It’s not just a drink, it’s a dessert in a glass that promises to transport you to a tropical paradise. Here’s how you can whip up this exotic treat.

Ingredients:

• Coconut Juice: 2 cups
• Evaporated Milk: 370 ml
• Condensed Milk: 300 ml
• Coconut Meat Strips: 1 cup
• Red Food Color: ¼ teaspoon

For the Gulaman:

• Red Unflavored Jelly Powder: 1 tablespoon
• Green Unflavored Jelly Powder: 1 tablespoon
• Yellow Unflavored Jelly Powder: 1 tablespoon
• Water: 6 cups
• White Sugar: 6 tablespoons

For the Tapioca Pearls:

• Uncooked Tapioca Pearls: ½ cup
• Water: 4 cups

Directions:

1. Gulaman Preparation:

• Step 1: Prepare each color separately. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of jelly powder into 2 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• Step 2: Stir until the jelly powder is fully dissolved.
• Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat.
• Step 4: Pour the mixture into separate molds and refrigerate to set.
• Step 5: Once set, cut the gulaman into small cubes.

2. Tapioca Pearls:

• Step 1: Boil 4 cups of water.
• Step 2: Add the tapioca pearls and cook for 10 minutes or until they become translucent.
• Step 3: Drain the pearls and set aside.

3. Drink Assembly:

• Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the evaporated milk and condensed milk.
• Step 2: Stir in the coconut juice until well blended.
• Step 3: Add the coconut meat strips, cooked tapioca pearls, and gulaman cubes into the milk mixture.
• Step 4: Add ¼ teaspoon of red food color, stirring until the drink achieves an even pink color.
• Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a pitcher. You can either add ice to serve it chilled immediately or refrigerate it to cool.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300 kcal per serving
• Servings: 4

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just chilling at home, the Tropical Buko Salad Drink offers a delightful way to beat the heat. Serve this vibrant and colorful beverage and watch as your guests are impressed by its delightful combination of flavors and textures. Enjoy your culinary trip to the tropics!