Buko Salad Drink

Here's a quick and easy-to-make Filipino buko salad drink recipe that will surely refresh your day! It's a creamy and delicious coconut drink that will cool you down on a hot sunny day or sweeten your family celebration or party!

Love Filipino Drinks? Try the popular Mais Con Yelo (Corn with Ice), or the easiest ever Sago Gulaman (Pearls with Jelly) recipe!

Or if you're looking for some simple classic Filipino drinks try my refreshing Calamansi Juice or my delicious Cantaloupe Juice!

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• What is Buko Salad Drink?
• Variations
• Substitutions
• Storage
• Ingredients
• Top Tips
• FAQ
• Buko Salad Drink

What is Buko Salad Drink?

Buko Salad Drink (Young Coconut Salad Drink) is a delicious combination of Filipinos' popular buko salad and buko juice recipe that is super duper easy to make. This sweet and creamy drink is mainly made of young coconut strips, nata de coco, sago, sweetened milk, and young coconut water.

It is one of the favorite refreshment options in the Philippines that can be easily made at home during parties, celebrations, or any occasion. It can be bought along the streets as a pair to Filipinos' afternoon snacks.

Give this a try and enjoy a cold coconut delight!

Variations

• Feel free to add more or less of the ingredients to suit your taste. You may use less or add more tapioca pearls, gulaman, and jelly cubes to this drink.
• Give the traditional drink a fragrant, green hue by adding pandan-flavored jelly cubes and a small amount of pandan extract.
• Add some pureed or fresh mango to give the coconut base a touch of sweetness and a tropical taste.

Substitutions

• You may use coconut milk instead of evaporated milk.
• Use colored nata de coco or kaong to tint the drink if you prefer not to use food coloring.
• If sago is not available, tapioca pearls are an excellent substitute for the typical boba experience.

Storage

• Refrigerate the buko salad drink in an airtight container for up to 2 days to keep it fresh.
• Add ice cubes or extra coconut juice right before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• shredded young coconut 
• red nata de coco 
• red kaong 
• sago 
• young coconut water 
• evaporated milk 
• condensed milk 
• red food coloring

Instructions

In a large picture, combine all the ingredients and stir until well combined. Place the buko salad drink mix in the fridge and allow it to  chill for at least 1 hour:

Serve in tall glasses and enjoy!

Top Tips

• Drain the kaong and nata de coco well before mixing as they are bottled in heavy syrup which can make this drink too sweet.
• For the best result, make sure to use fresh or frozen young coconut strips.

FAQ