Creamy Wood Apple Cooler!
A refreshing, creamy Sri Lankan cooler made from the uniquely sweet and tangy Wood Apple, blended with milk, a touch of vanilla ice cream, and fresh mint.
Ingredients 
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Ripe Wood apples 2 whole -
Coconut milk or Fresh milk 0.5 cup -
Sugar (to your preference) 2-5 tsp -
A pinch of salt 1 pinch -
Water (as needed) 1 cup -
Vanilla ice cream 2 scoops -
Ice cubes as needed -
Tiny mint leaves few leaves
Method
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1
Extract the Pulp:
Crack open the wood apples and scoop the dark brown pulp into a blender. -
2
Blend the Base:
Add your choice of coconut milk or fresh milk, a pinch of salt, and sugar to the blender. Blend everything together until it forms a thick, smooth paste. -
3
Adjust Consistency:
Gradually add water to the paste, blending continuously, until the beverage reaches your desired drinking thickness. -
4
Prepare the Glass:
Fill a tall, clear glass with ice cubes. Pour your freshly blended wood apple drink over the ice. -
5
Garnish:
Carefully place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the drink, and finish it off by placing tiny mint leaves on top of the ice cream. -
6
Serve and Enjoy:
You can swirl the ice cream directly into the drink for a rich, creamy texture before taking a sip!
