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healthy version of filipino magic water made with coconut water

Coconut MAGIC WATER

Inspired by Filipino Magic Water, this recipe is all natural with just coconut water and gelatine to create the clear coconut water gel...then it's magic!
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Course: beverages, Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: clear gel, coconut, coconut drink, coconut gel, coconut water, filipino magic water, magic water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 69kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • whisk
  • pot - to heat the coconut water
  • measuring cup
  • Stirring spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water for the coconut gel
  • 1 cup cold coconut water
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatine about 2½ teaspoons
  • ice for serving
  • Optional: 1–2 teaspoons honey agave, or cane sugar (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Start the Gel Base

  • Pour ½ cup of cold coconut water into a large mixing bowl.
    1 cup coconut water

Bloom the Gelatin

  • Sprinkle 1 packet (about 2½ teaspoons) of unflavored gelatin into the cold coconut water. Whisk immediately and let it sit for a few minutes to bloom.
    1 packet unflavored gelatine
    gelatine powder

Heat the Remaining Coconut Water

  • While the gelatin blooms, heat 1½ cups of coconut water in a saucepan until it comes to a boil. If you'd like, stir in a bit of honey or sweetener while it's hot.
    Optional: 1–2 teaspoons honey

Combine and Dissolve

  • Pour the hot coconut water into the bowl with the bloomed gelatin. Whisk well until the gelatin fully dissolves.

Chill the Mixture

  • Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate for several hours or until completely firm.

Slice the Coconut Gel

  • Once set, slice the coconut gel into small, clear cubes.
    making coconut magic water

Assemble the Drink

  • Fill a punch bowl or tall glasses with lots of ice, a generous amount of coconut gel cubes, and pour in fresh coconut water.
    ice, 1 cup cold coconut water
    clear coconut gel in mason jar for drink

Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve with a tall spoon and enjoy the refreshing texture! The clear coconut gel nearly disappears in the drink, giving it that signature "magic water" effect.
    filipino magic water made with coconut water served with tall glass

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut MAGIC WATER
Amount per Serving
Calories
69
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Sodium
 
341
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
800
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
78
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.