Lulada

Lulada

Lulada (loo-LAH-dah)

Lulo Fruit Drink

Prep Time 10 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 120 kcal

A refreshing, tangy drink made from crushed lulo fruit, lime, and sugar, served ice-cold with chunks of fruit — Cali's signature refreshment.

Nutrition & Info

120 kcal per serving
Protein 1.0g
Carbs 28.0g
Fat 0.5g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

blender pitcher citrus press

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tall glass

Garnishes: lime wheel, mint sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut lulo fruits in half, scoop out pulp with seeds.

  2. 2

    Mash half the pulp roughly with a fork — do not blend smooth, chunks are essential.

  3. 3

    Blend the other half with water and sugar until smooth. Strain if desired.

  4. 4

    Combine blended mixture with mashed pulp and lime juice.

  5. 5

    Serve in tall glasses over crushed ice. Garnish with mint if desired.

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Did You Know?

Lulo is so uniquely Colombian that it barely grows outside the Andes — the fruit is almost impossible to find fresh outside South America.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • blender
  • pitcher
  • citrus press

Garnishing

lime wheel, mint sprig

The Story Behind Lulada

Lulada originated in Cali and the Valle del Cauca region, where the tropical climate demands cold, refreshing drinks. Lulo, a tart citrus-like fruit native to the Colombian Andes, gives the drink an electric tanginess found nowhere else. Lulada is Cali's answer to Bogota's hot chocolate.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed afternoon refreshment 📜 Origins: Pacific coast tradition

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