Pineapple-Lemon Punch (Pineapple-Calamansi Punch)

If you’re looking for a tasty and refreshing drink for a special occasion or casual family gathering, the Filipino Pineapple-Calamansi or Pineapple-Lemon Punch is a great choice. It is very easy to prepare at home and is great to serve at any time. Here is an easy recipe to prepare this fresh and invigorating fruity non-alcoholic cocktail.

Makes / Serves: 5-6
Ingredients:
Pineapple juice: 2 ½ cups
Lemon juice: ½ cup
Ice: 1 cup, crushed or cubed (depending on your choice)
Sugar: 6 tablespoons
Light rum: 1 tablespoon to ½ cup (depending on personal choice)
Orange: 2, sliced
Maraschino cherries: 3-4, to decorate

Preparation method:
1) Add sugar to the pineapple juice and mix well until the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
2) Add the rum and lemon juice to the above and mix well.
3) Add crushed ice to the bottom of the serving glasses and pour the chilled juice on top.
4) Place 1-2 ice cubes on top and garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries (on rims of glasses).
5) Serve immediately, when cool.

Nutritional Profile:
Each serving (303 g) contains: Calories: 201 cal; Total fat: 0.2 g; Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g; sodium: 4mg; Carbohydrates: 38.6g; Fiber: 0.5g; Protein: 0.7g

This refreshing calamansi pineapple punch is one of the most popular mock colas in the Philippines. It contains only 201 calories and absolutely no cholesterol and trans fat. It is, therefore, nothing short of a treat for all health-conscious foodies around the world.