Ube Spectra Cooler: A Refreshing Tropical Purple Delight
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Ingredients
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4 tbsp Ube halaya (purple yam jam)
(Use homemade or store-bought ube jam)
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1 cup Coconut Water
(Fresh or good quality bottled coconut water)
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2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
(About 1 medium lime)
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1 cup Sparkling water
(Chilled)
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1 cup Ice Cubes
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4 leaves Mint leaves
(For garnish)
(Use homemade or store-bought ube jam)
(Fresh or good quality bottled coconut water)
(About 1 medium lime)
(Chilled)
(For garnish)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (350ml)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.5 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare ube mixture:
In a pitcher, combine ube halaya, coconut water, and fresh lime juice. Stir thoroughly until the ube jam dissolves and the mixture looks smooth.
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2 - Add the fizz and ice:
Add chilled sparkling water to the ube mixture and gently stir. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
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3 - Serve and Garnish:
Pour the ube cooler over ice in serving glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma.
In a pitcher, combine ube halaya, coconut water, and fresh lime juice. Stir thoroughly until the ube jam dissolves and the mixture looks smooth.
Add chilled sparkling water to the ube mixture and gently stir. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
Pour the ube cooler over ice in serving glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma.
More About: Ube Spectra Cooler: A Refreshing Tropical Purple Delight
Ube Spectra Cooler
The Ube Spectra Cooler is a vibrant and refreshing non-alcoholic drink inspired by Filipino flavors and tropical ingredients. Ube halaya, or purple yam jam, gives this drink its distinctive gorgeous purple hue and a naturally sweet earthy flavor. Combining it with fresh coconut water adds subtle notes of fruity freshness and hydration benefits. The splash of lime juice enhances the flavor profile with a refreshing citrus tang and brightens the color spectrum of the drink.
Sparkling water introduces gentle fizz, creating a delightful texture that complements hot days, making this a perfect summertime or tropical escape beverage. Mint leaves garnish introduce a fresh aromatic touch.
This drink exemplifies the creative fusion of traditional Filipino ingredients into contemporary refreshing beverages for global audiences. Since ube has been gaining worldwide attention, this cooler celebrates its uniqueness while providing a visually stunning and flavor-packed refresher.
Tips & Notes
- Using homemade or freshly made ube halaya provides best texture and flavor; store-bought versions may contain more sugar.
- Adjust sweetness with more lime if preferred tart or extra ube for more creaminess.
- For adult versions, a splash of rum pairs beautifully with the tropical and earthy notes.
- Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free, this drink caters to diverse dietary needs.
Cultural Significance
Ube is a staple root crop in the Philippines with deep cultural resonance in desserts and festivities. Innovative drinks like this reflect the modern reimagining of traditional ingredients to suit contemporary tastes and presentations.
Overall, the Ube Spectra Cooler offers a refreshing, visually spectacular beverage perfect for parties, chillout sessions, or adventurous tastes for colorful global drinkers.
