Buko Salad Drink (Filipino Coconut Dessert Drink)
This Buko Salad Drink is a creamy, fruity Filipino favorite that combines coconut juice, sweet milk, jelly cubes, and chewy tapioca pearls for a refreshingly indulgent drink. Served chilled or over ice, it’s the perfect treat for hot days or festive gatherings!
Ingredients
US Customary
- 2 cups coconut juice
- 370 ml evaporated milk
- 300 ml condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut meat strips
- ¼ teaspoon red food color
Gulaman (Jelly Cubes)
- 1 tablespoon red unflavored jelly powder
- 1 tablespoon green unflavored jelly powder
- 1 tablespoon yellow unflavored jelly powder
- 6 cups water
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
Tapioca Pearls
- ½ cup uncooked tapioca pearls
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare each color of gulaman separately following the powder-to-liquid ratio on the package.
- Mix jelly powder with water and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil, remove from heat, pour into molds, and chill until set.
- Once firm, cut into cubes and set aside.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/buko-salad-drink/
Notes
- You can substitute nata de coco or kaong for part of the jelly.
- For a richer flavor, chill overnight before serving.
- Use food-safe gloves when cutting jelly to avoid staining your hands.