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Calamansi Juice

Calamansi Juice

A refreshing Filipino citrus drink made from freshly squeezed calamansi, sweetened to taste and served over ice. Calamansi (also called calamondin) is a small, intensely tart citrus fruit beloved across the Philippines — its bright, floral sourness is unlike any lemon or lime. This simple recipe delivers the real thing: a cold, thirst-quenching glass that's a staple at Filipino family tables year-round.

4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min · Total 15 min

Southeast Asian · Beverage

Ingredients

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Main

  • 30 whole calamansi halved for juicing (about 3/4 cup fresh juice)
  • 4 cup cold water filtered preferred
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt a small pinch balances the tartness
  • 2 cup ice cubes

Simple Syrup

  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup water for the syrup

Garnish

  • 4 whole calamansi sliced in half, for garnish
  • 4 piece fresh mint sprigs optional garnish

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Grill
  • Saucepan
  • Pot
  • Pitcher (Large)
  • Glasse
  • Pitcher
  • Ice Cube Tray
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Saucepan (5 Quarts)
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Sieve

Instructions

  1. Combine ~[1/2 cup] @[White Sugar] and ~[1/2 cup] @[Water for the Syrup] in a #[Saucepan] over ^[medium heat]. Stir constantly until the @[White Sugar] fully dissolves, about ~[3–4 minutes]. Do not let it boil vigorously. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about ~[10 minutes]. (You can speed this up by placing the pan in an #[Ice Bath]).
  2. Halve all 30 @[Calamansi] crosswise. Using a #[Citrus Juicer] or your hand, squeeze each half firmly to extract the juice. Pour the juice through a #[Sieve] into a #[Measuring Cups] to remove seeds and pulp. You should have about ~[3/4 cup] of fresh @[Calamansi Juice].
  3. In a #[Pitcher (Large)], combine the strained @[Calamansi Juice], ~[4 cups] of @[Cold Water], and the cooled simple syrup. Add a small pinch of @[Fine Sea Salt] if using — it rounds out the tartness beautifully. Stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup, or add more @[Calamansi Juice] for extra tartness.
  4. Fill glasses with @[Ice Cubes] and pour the @[Calamansi Juice] over the top. Garnish each glass with a halved @[Calamansi] and a sprig of @[Fresh Mint] if desired. Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.