Calamansi Juice (Filipino Lemonade)
Calamansi Juice is the Filipino version of lemonade and limeade. It is super refreshing and best served ice cold.Yield: about 1 quart
Servings: 6
Calories: 122kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed calamansi juice, discard seeds and skin
- 2 cups water
- ¾ -1 cup simple syrup, depending on desired sweetness
- ice, to serve
Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine calamansi juice, water, and 3/4 cup simple syrup. Stir to combine. Store in fridge until chilled.
- Stir before serving. Serve with ice. Add more water or simple syrup to your liking.
Simple Syrup:
- In a sauce pot, bring water and sugar to a boil until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Store excess syrup in the fridge and use within 2 weeks.
Notes
Since I like to serve calamansi juice with a lot of ice, I keep my recipe a little on the tart/sour side. As the ice melts, the calamansi juice won't get watered down.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 29mg, Potassium: 68mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 2mg