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buko salad drink in a clear glass, filled with coconut strips, fruit cocktail, nata de coco, and marshmallows

Creamy Tropical Buko Salad Drink Bliss

This Buko Salad Drink is a cold, creamy Filipino-style dessert drink packed with young coconut, nata de coco, fruit cocktail, and marshmallows—all swimming in a sweet, milky base. It’s tropical, refreshing, and absolutely addictive, perfect for hot days or parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine filipino
Servings 6 Serves
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups young coconut strips buko
  • 1 cup fruit cocktail drained
  • ½ cup nata de coco drained
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup condensed milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose cream or heavy cream
  • 1 cup coconut water or cold water
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the young coconut, fruit cocktail, nata de coco, and marshmallows.
  • In a separate jug, whisk together condensed milk, all-purpose cream, and coconut water until smooth.
  • Pour the creamy mixture over the fruits, stir gently, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve cold over ice for the ultimate tropical refreshment.

Notes

Use chilled ingredients for best texture. Add more condensed milk for extra sweetness or more coconut water to thin it out. For a lighter version, swap cream with evaporated milk. Best served cold and consumed within 24 hours.
Keyword coconut drink, filipino dessert drink, tropical dessert