Description
Experience the vibrant taste of tropical paradise with this refreshing calamansi juice recipe. Bursting with zesty flavor, this drink is perfect for hot summer days or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, it captures the essence of calamansi, making it a delightful thirst quencher that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 fresh calamansi fruits
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice (for serving)
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the calamansi fruits under running water and slice them in half. Squeeze out the juice using a hand juicer or your hands.
- In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of filtered water with 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the freshly squeezed calamansi juice to the sugar-water mixture and stir gently.
- Taste your juice and adjust sweetness or dilute with more water if necessary.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour in the calamansi juice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For a sweeter twist, substitute sugar with honey. Enhance marinades or salad dressings by incorporating calamansi juice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; shake before use.