Enjoy this thirst-quenching and healthy calamansi juice bursting with fresh citrus flavors. Be refreshed and revitalized with every sip of this Filipino limeade! Serve over ice as a delicious year-round refreshment, or a home remedy when you feel under the weather.
What is Calamansi?
Calamansi, also known as kalamansi or the Filipino lime or lemon, is native to the Philippines and some parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and China. In certain parts of the US, it is known as calamondin, a former term used from the time when the Americans were occupying the Philippines. It is an anglicized version of the Tagalog name kalamunding.
Flavorwise, this little citrus gem is a cross between lime and lemon that is very sour with subtle floral notes. Calamansi is a versatile citrus fruit and extensively used in Filipino cuisine from marinades, sauces, dips and beverages
Calamansi Juice Benefits
This Calamansi Juice is a simple and easy beverage made from calamansi/calamondin, water, and sugar. It hits the right spot with its blend of tang and sweetness, setting your taste buds abuzz with delight.
This refreshing Filipino limeade boosts immunity thanks to its high vitamin C content. Skip the ice and drink it warm and it will aid in the cough relief as it breaks down mucus or phlegm. Replace the sugar with honey and it can also help with sore throats. Drinking calamansi juice can also help lower cholesterol and boost your metabolism, which aids in weight loss. This refreshing drink can also be a powerful detoxifying agent and energy booster.
However, since calamondin juice is acidic, you must still be mindful of the amount you consume, especially if you have a sensitive stomach.
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Ingredients for Calamansi Juice
- Calamansi - freshly squeezed calamansi for an intense and natural flavor. Choose the yellowish or more mature calamansi as they juicier.
- Sugar - the sweetness from sugar enhances the flavor of the drink. You may also use honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup as an alternative natural sweeteners.
- Water - to dilute its concentrated flavor and create a more balanced and refreshing
beverage. - Ice Cubes - for a refreshingly cool drink, making it the perfect drink to beat the heat on a hot day.
- Mint Leaves - this is optional, but it adds a touch of freshness. It gives a cooling effect and a herbal essence, elevating the drink's flavor profile with their delightful aroma and taste.
Tips in making Calamansi Juice
Wash the calamansi thoroughly to remove the dirt and to make sure that no dirt or bacteria gets into the fruit when cutting it up.
You can use a citrus squeezer or citrus reamer to easily extract the juice from the calamondin.
Roll the calamansi between your hands or on the counter to soften it so you can squeeze out more juice.
To make your calamansi juice more flavorful and nutritious, you can add ginger, cucumber, or chia seeds.
If you prefer to enjoy calamansi juice hot, you can experiment with the following combinations:
- Add a dash of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick to hot calamansi juice for a warm and comforting flavor.
- Mix calamansi juice with hot water, a pinch of turmeric powder, and a drizzle of honey.
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How to Serve and Store
Serve your calamansi juice over ice with calamansi slices and crushed mint leaves.
If you prefer not to add ice, you can refrigerate it until very cold and serve.
Make a calamansi slushy by freezing the juice in ice cube trays. Blend the ice cubes until finely crushed and transfer to a glass.
Store the calamansi juice in a pitcher with a fitted lid and keep it in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Printable Recipe
Calamansi Juice Recipe
Ingredients
For 1 liter (4 glasses):
- 20-24 pieces calamansi for juice
- 4 pieces calamansi for garnish (optional)
- ½ - ¾ cup sugar
- 4 cups water room temperature
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 pieces mint leaves optional
For 1 glass:
- 5-6 pieces calamansi
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup ice cubes
- mint leaves optional
Instructions
- 20-24 pieces calamansi, 4 pieces calamansiWash the calamansi thoroughly then cut each into half across the segments.
- Place a strainer on top of a pitcher/glass.
- Use your thumb and index finger or use a lemon/calamansi squeezer to squeeze out 20-24 calamansi juice and run it through the strainer.
- ½ - ¾ cup sugar, 4 cups water, 2-3 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup waterAdd the sugar and pour in half of the water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the rest of the water and stir again.
- 5-6 pieces calamansiAdd the remaining calamansi halves to the pitcher.
- 4 pieces mint leaves, mint leavesFor added flavor, lightly crush or pound the mint leaves with the flat of a knife. Add this to the pitcher of calamansi juice.
- 2 cups ice cubes, ½ cup ice cubesTo serve add ½ cup of ice cubes on a glass then fill it with the calamansi juice.
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