Peach Yakult Sago Drink

hand reaching for Peach Yakult Sago drink

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5 from 1 vote

The fresh, fruity, whimsical drink your summer needs: Peach Yakult Sago!!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian, Fusion Food

Keyword: Peach, Sago, Yakult

Servings: large, adult-sized portions

Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

Hand immersion blender (or food processor)
Large fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

Ingredients:

4 medium ripe, sweet peaches (if using less sweet peaches, add 1-2 Tbsp sugar)
1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (see photo below for the brand I use)
8 2.7 oz Yakult

Adult-size portion:

3 Tbsp cooked tapioca (sago)
3 Tbsp peach puree
2 2.7oz Yakult
1/2 cup water

Kid-size portion:

2 Tbsp cooked tapioca (sago)
2 Tbsp peach puree
1 2.7oz Yakult
1/4 cup water

Optional garnish:

mint
lime wedges

Instructions

Prep ingredients:

In a medium saucepan, bring (at least) 4 cups of water to a roiling boil. When you see big bubbles breaking the surface, add tapioca balls. Stir with a spoon so the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom. Cook until the tapioca is mostly translucent with white centers, about 8-10 minutes. Stir from time to time so the tapioca doesn't stick to the bottom but they shouldn't need constant stirring.
Drain tapioca into a fine mesh strainer. Immediately rinse with cold water, moving the tapioca around with a spoon to help the cooling process. Set aside.
Quarter peaches, carefully removing the pits and stems. Add to a tall, narrow container (I use an old yogurt container) and puree until smooth. Set aside.

Assemble drinks:

In a tall glass, add cooked + cooled tapioca to the bottom. Then add peach puree, Yakult, water, and ice (optional, it will dilute the drink). Mix with a large straw (for example, a bubble tea straw). Garnish, if using, and enjoy!

Notes

*This drink can be made in advance.? Simply prep the ingredients and store in separate containers, in the fridge.??Before assembling, run sago under hot water in a fine mesh sieve. The tapioca balls will be very sticky; hot water works to separate the little balls. Then, run under cold water to chill. Now you are ready to assemble and enjoy!

**My kids love these!? I've made a kid-sized portion for people to enjoy a smaller, less sweet version.??

***For a slushier version, freeze Yakult for 1-2 hours before serving.? You may need a chopstick or the back of a spoon to coax the slushy Yakult into your glass.

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