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Purple Bliss: Fresh Ube Cocktail Recipe in a Clear Glass with Ube Garnish on Rustic Wooden Table

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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Juicer or Reamer
  • Muddler or Wooden Spoon
  • Tall Glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.