Purple Bliss: Fresh Ube Cocktail Recipe
Amara Mehta
This vibrant and refreshing cocktail combines ube, also known as purple sweet potato, with coconut milk and a hint of lime for the perfect tropical sipper.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Caribbean
Blender
Measuring cups
Juicer or Reamer
Muddler or Wooden Spoon
Tall Glasses
- 1 cup mashed Ube
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 lime juiced Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Agave Nectar
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 2 each for garnish Lime Wedges and Ube Chips
Prep the Ube - Peel and dice the fresh ube and boil in a pot of water until tender. Drain and mash the ube until smooth using a fork or potato masher. Set aside to cool. - If fresh ube is unavailable, frozen or powdered ube can be used instead. Be sure to follow the package instructions for preparation.
Make the Ube Puree - Add the cooled mashed ube to a blender along with the coconut milk and agave nectar. Blend until smooth and creamy. -
Muddle the Lime Juice - In a separate glass, muddle the lime juice using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until fragrant. - If you don't have a muddler, a wooden spoon will work just as well.
Combine the Ingredients - Add the muddled lime juice, ice cubes, and ube puree to the blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. -
Serve and Garnish - Pour the cocktail into glasses and garnish with lime wedges and ube chips. - For a slushier texture, use crushed ice instead of ice cubes.