Description
Refreshingly tangy and perfectly sweet, this homemade calamansi juice is the ideal drink for warm days or festive gatherings. With its vibrant flavor and easy preparation, you can enjoy a deliciously zesty beverage that will impress family and friends alike. Customize the sweetness to your taste and savor every sip of this tropical delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh calamansi juice (about 10–12 calamansi)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup sugar or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the calamansi: Slice each fruit in half and squeeze into a bowl until you have about 1 cup of fresh juice.
- Mix: In a pitcher, combine the calamansi juice with 2 cups of cold water. Stir well to blend.
- Sweeten: Gradually add sugar or sweetener, stirring continuously until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Chill: Add ice cubes to a serving jug and pour the mixture over the ice. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, consider using honey or agave syrup instead of granulated sugar. - This juice can be used as a mixer in cocktails; try it with vodka or rum for a refreshing twist. - Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.