Vida Recetas Editorial
Cocona soft drink is a traditional Amazonian beverage, perfect for beating the heat. This juice is made with cocona, a fruit related to citrus, with a tangy and refreshing flavor, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Its preparation is simple and does not require straining, which preserves all its natural fiber.
To make it, boil the chopped coconas (with skin and core) in water, then blend them with the same cooking water and sweeten with sugar or honey to taste. The result is a creamy, slightly acidic, and very nutritious drink, ideal for accompanying meals or enjoying as a snack.
It is a low-calorie and very healthy option, suitable for the whole family. If you are looking for alternatives, you can add ice to serve it very cold or combine it with other fruits like pineapple or passion fruit. Go ahead and prepare this delicious and exotic juice at home!
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
50 kcal
Wash, remove the beginning of the stem and cut the coconas into pieces, without peeling or removing the core.
Boil the pieces in the indicated amount of water.
Blend with your own water, add sugar or honey to taste (No need to strain).
If you want you can add ice.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
