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Refreshing Colombian Lulada with Lulo Fruit and Lime

Name: Refreshing Colombian Lulada with Lulo Fruit and Lime
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Beverage
Ingredients: Ripe lulo fruits, 6, peeled and coarsely chopped; Cold water, 1 cup; Sugar, 1/4 cup, adjust to taste; Lime juice, Juice of 1 lime; Lime slices, for serving; Fresh mint leaves, for garnishing

Enjoy a bright and tangy lulada, a traditional Colombian drink, perfect for warm days or a refreshing start to any meal.

4.2(61 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 5, 2025

Refreshing Colombian Lulada with Lulo Fruit and Lime — Beverage served and photographed from above

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lulada

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 90 kcal
Protein: 0.75 g
Carbs: 22.5 g
Fat: 0.25 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 358 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 90 g
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Ripe lulo fruits 6, peeled and coarsely chopped	150	3	35	1	10
Cold water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Sugar 1/4 cup, adjust to taste	194	0	50	0	0
Lime juice Juice of 1 lime	11	0	4	0	0
Lime slices for serving	2	0	1	0	0
Fresh mint leaves for garnishing	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lulo Fruits

1
Peel the fruits
Peel the lulo fruits carefully to remove the thick skin.
2
Chop the fruits
Coarsely chop the lulo fruits and set them aside.
3
Blend with water
Blend the lulo pieces with cold water until smooth but slightly chunky for texture.
Tip: ⚠ Do not over-blend the lulo; keep some texture for the authentic lulada experience.

Making the Lulada

1
Combine mixture with sugar
Combine the blended lulo mixture with sugar in a jug.
2
Stir in lime juice
Stir in the lime juice and mix well until the sugar dissolves thoroughly.
3
Adjust sweetness
Adjust sweetness to your liking by adding more sugar if needed.
Tip: 💡 Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before serving for an extra cold refreshment.