Lulada is a refreshing Colombian drink from the Valle del Cauca, made by gently crushing tart lulo fruit into sweetened ice water.
The lulo pulp stays textured rather than fully blended, giving the drink its distinctive bright flavor and suspended fruit.
Taste the fruit before sweetening because lulo acidity can vary; add the syrup gradually.
Serving Suggestions
Serve very cold over ice with lime wedges and a spoon for the fragrant fruit pulp.
Recipe Notes
If fresh lulo is unavailable, use frozen lulo pulp from a Latin market and adjust the sugar to taste.
Colombian Lulada (Lulo Fruit Drink)
A bright Colombian drink of crushed lulo fruit, lime, sugar, water, and ice.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
Lulada
- 6 whole lulo fruits, halved or 2 cups frozen lulo pulp
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for simple syrup
- 1 cup water for simple syrup
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 2 cups ice
Garnish
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Make the Syrup:
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Warm until the sugar dissolves, then cool completely.
Mix the Drink:
- Scoop the lulo pulp into a pitcher. Add the cooled syrup, cold water, and lime juice.
- Gently crush and stir the pulp with a wooden spoon until the drink is evenly mixed but still textured.
- Pour over ice, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep some lulo pulp intact for the traditional texture.
- Refrigerate the mixture without ice for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32g