Buko Pandan Drink with pandan gelatin and shredded young coconut in a creamy coconut juice. Refreshing and delicious, this tropical drink is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
How was everyone’s 4th of July weekend? From the increased number of searches and traffic that came to the site for BBQ pork on a stick, I am assuming you guys fired up the grill as we did.
G had a blast barbecuing and turned out quite a backyard feast for us. The resident grill master made carne asada, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and burger sliders among other things. I, on the other hand, took care of the potato salad, peanut coleslaw and a variety of summer drinks to beat the heat.
The watermelon coolers and cucumber agua frescas I prepared were a hit with G’s family while I kept myself delicious hydrated with this ice-cold buko pandan drink. Creamy and chock-full of young coconut strips and pandan-flavored gelatin cubes, this tropical beverage is perfect for the dog days of summer. Enjoy!
Buko Pandan Drink
Ingredients
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk
- 4 cups coconut juice
- 14 ounces condensed milk
- 2 cups young coconut, shredded
- ice cubes
For Gulaman
- 0.70 ounces agar agar bars
- 3 cups young coconut juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 drops pandan extract
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine coconut milk, coconut juice, and condensed milk. Stir until well-blended.
- Add young coconut strips and gulaman cubes.
- Chill for about 1 to 2 hours. Serve in glasses over ice.
- For the Gulaman
- In a large pot, soak agar agar in coconut juice for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring regularly, until agar agar melts.
- Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until agar agar is completely melted.
- Add pandan extract and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat. Pour into a flat dish and allow to cool in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until agar agar is set and hardened. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Ann says
May 15, 2019 at 3:59 amHi thanks for the recipe and i like it verymuch can i use evap milk only pero walang pong condens milk
Lalaine Manalo says
May 15, 2019 at 6:27 amPwede rin walang condensed, just add sugar to taste 🙂
Rae says
March 28, 2015 at 7:41 amIs it okay to use a bottle or can of coconut juice? We don’t have the fresh coconut here!!
Lalaine says
March 28, 2015 at 10:36 amHello Rae
Yes, you can use bottled/canned coconut juice. That is what I actually use as fresh coconut juice is also hard to find in California. 🙂
Julie Pearl Cablayan says
April 7, 2015 at 11:42 amCoconut milk, ung naka can po ba?
Lalaine says
April 7, 2015 at 5:34 pmYes, Pearl 🙂
shell says
January 21, 2015 at 8:59 pmHow many days ang lifespan ng buko juice if naka ref lang? thanks for your reply
Lalaine says
January 21, 2015 at 9:22 pmStandard food safety, not more than 72 hours/3 days storage but I would say mga 1 to 2 days lang for buko dahil madali itong mapanis.
Rose ann says
October 21, 2014 at 8:05 amAnu pu ung agar agar?sa asawa q pu ung e.mail.
Lalaine says
October 21, 2014 at 9:45 amHello Rose Ann
Agar agar is a gelatin made from seaweed. They are usually sold in stores as bars in different colors. Here is a photo http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/agar-agar-kanten-white
jm says
July 30, 2014 at 4:20 pmWhats the measurement of condensed milk??? 1 can???
Lalaine says
August 2, 2014 at 1:46 pmHello JM
Yes, 1 (14 ounces) can of condensed milk. I updated the recipe, thanks 🙂
Tim says
July 17, 2014 at 1:22 amGreetings from Guam! Errrmergahd! Need to make this