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A chilled Colombian lulada with crushed lulo fruit, ice, and lime.

Colombian Lulada (Lulo Fruit Drink)

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A bright Colombian drink of crushed lulo fruit, lime, sugar, water, and ice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Colombian
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • Wooden spoon
  • Citrus juicer

Method
 

Make the Syrup:
  1. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Warm until the sugar dissolves, then cool completely.
Mix the Drink:
  1. Scoop the lulo pulp into a pitcher. Add the cooled syrup, cold water, and lime juice.
  2. Gently crush and stir the pulp with a wooden spoon until the drink is evenly mixed but still textured.
  3. Pour over ice, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32g

Notes

  • Keep some lulo pulp intact for the traditional texture.
  • Refrigerate the mixture without ice for up to 24 hours.