Calamansi Juice (Filippino Lemonade)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 person
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Calories
669 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Asian, Filipino, Malaysian, Singaporean
Calamansi Juice (Filippino Lemonade)
Description
The Calamansi Juice recipe starts by preparing simple syrup by gently heating equal parts sugar and water until dissolved, then cooling it. About 22 calamansi limes are halved and juiced through a strainer to remove seeds, yielding a concentrated sour base. The juice is then diluted with two parts water relative to the lime juice to temper sharpness, before stirring in simple syrup to add sweetness. Additional water or ice cubes cool and mellow the drink, making it more refreshing.
The final beverage balances the bright and tart citrus notes of calamansi with sweetness and dilution to create a light, invigorating lemonade. The option to substitute sparkling water introduces effervescence, while honey or ginger syrup offer alternative flavor dimensions. Some variations blend the lime rinds for a fuller citrus aroma.
It is recommended to serve chilled over ice cubes to enhance its refreshing qualities. The recipe makes a batch that can be stored refrigerated for use as a cool, flavorful drink during warm weather or as a complement to meals needing a citrusy refreshment.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- ½ Cup white sugar We won't need so much but extra can be stored in the fridge.
- ½ Cup water
Calamansi Juice
- 22 calamansi lime You want to get ⅓ freshly squeezed lime juice
- ⅔ Cup water You can omit this but you will need a LOT more sugar to mellow out the sharpness of the juice! Substitute: sparkling water or 5 ice cubes (which you allow to melt into the juice)
- ¼ Cup simple syrup Or to taste. It will taste nicer if you add more but I wanted the drink to be healthier!
Instructions
Simple syrup
- Over medium or medium-low heat, stir the sugar into the water till dissolved. Be careful not to let burn. Transfer to another container so it can cool more quickly.
Lime Juice
- Wash the limes and cut in half.
- Squeeze the limes over a strainer to catch the seeds.
- Dilute with twice as much water as juice. (This ensures you still have good flavor but don't need to use so much sugar.)
- Stir in the simple syrup. Taste and add more if necessary.
- Recommended: add some ice cubes as the drink tastes amazing cold!
Notes
- Simple syrup can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for later use.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup according to taste preferences.
- For a different flavor, honey or ginger syrup can be used as alternative sweeteners.
- Substitute sparkling water for still water to make a fizzy calamansi soda.
- Consider blending lime rinds and straining for extra citrus aroma, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 669kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 216g | 72% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1557mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 41g | 164% |
| Sugar | 87g | 174% |
| Vitamin A | 737IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 429mg | 477% |
| Calcium | 502mg | 50% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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