Buko Shake

4.75 from 4 votes

Young Coconut Milkshake is rich, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavors. It's the perfect hot weather refreshment!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: Servings

Calories: 292kcal

In a saucepot, combine sugar and water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring regularly, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear and no longer cloudy.
Remove the simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a blender, combine coconut meat, coconut juice, evaporated milk, simple syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth.
Transfer into tall glasses and serve immediately.

While you add sugar directly to the coconut mixture, I recommend to use simple syrup. Sugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold liquids and tends to settle in the bottom. Heating it in equal parts of water until fully dissolved ensures your next glass of milkshake is perfectly sweetened.
If you prefer a healthier alternative, swap the simple syrup with honey or monk fruit sweetener.
I like to use evaporated milk for a rich, creamy taste. You can substitute fresh milk or non-dairy options such as almond or soy milk.