Summertime Lulado Recipe
Calories: 46kcal
The first time I tried lulado, I wasn’t prepared for how boldly tart and refreshing it would be. My friend handed me a glass during a stifling summer heatwave, and I remember watching the pulp float and swirl through the ice like lime green confetti. It was tangy, citrusy, faintly herbal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen lulo pulp slightly thawed for easy blending
- 2 cups cold water
- 3-4 tablespoons sugar or to taste
- Crushed ice for serving
- Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
- Lime slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Let the frozen lulo pulp sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes until it softens just enough to scoop and pulse easily.
- In a blender, add the softened lulo pulp, cold water, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Pulse just a few times—this drink should be chunky, not fully smooth. You’re looking for slushy texture with little bits of pulp still floating through.
- Taste the mixture and add more sugar if needed. Lulo is naturally tart, so the sweetness can vary depending on your pulp and preference.
- Fill each glass halfway or more with crushed ice. Pour the pulsed lulo mixture over the ice.
- If you like, top each drink with a sprig of fresh mint or a slice of lime for extra brightness. Stir gently with a spoon or straw—lulada settles and is meant to be mixed as you sip.
- Lulada is best enjoyed fresh and icy. Serve right away while cold, tart, and textured.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.01mg
