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
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed calamansi juice discard seeds and skin
- 2 cups water preferably cool and filtered
- ¾ cup simple syrup add more 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 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
Ingredient Notes:
- Freshly squeezed calamansi produces the best, most vibrant, clean flavor.
- If you cannot find fresh calamansi, you may sub in bottled or concentrated juice or frozen calamansi juice.
- I don't recommend calamansi powder or extracts because they tend to contain additional ingredients such as sweeteners or artificial flavoring.
- 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.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days. Stir well before serving.
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