Coconut Bliss: A Keto-Friendly Thai Cream Soda

Allergens

Nuts (Almonds)

Ingredients

• 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full
• fat coconut milk
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 4 tablespoons palm sugar substitute (erythritol or xylitol)
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped
• 6 ice cubes
• Lime wheels and mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, almond milk, palm sugar substitute, lime juice, vanilla extract, and lemongrass. Stir gently to mix.
2. Place the saucepan over low heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the lemongrass.
4. Refrigerate the infused liquid for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
5. To serve, pour the chilled coconut milk mixture into glasses filled with ice cubes, leaving some room for bubbles. Stir gently and top with lime wheels and mint leaves.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to a perfect cream soda is using full-fat coconut milk and allowing enough time for infusion.

Notes

This drink is low in sugar and suitable for keto and low-carb diets.