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Recipe: Sweet Syrupy "Singapore Slingers"

Recipe: Sweet Syrupy "Singapore Slingers"

Sweet Syrupy "Singapore Slingers"

by Dylan Sabuco
Photo by karenfoleyphotography/Shutterstock.com
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
makes
4-6 servings

Fun Food Story

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Sweet Syrupy "Singapore Slingers"

Get ready for a deliciously citrusy, kid-friendly version of a Singapore sling! To achieve the hallmark pink of the traditional drink, add a few crushed cherries or a splash of grenadine.

Happy & Healthy Cooking,

Chef Erin, Food-Geek-in-Chief

Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills

  • crush :

    to put pressure on a food in order to break the skin and release its flavor.

  • juice :

    to extract or squeeze out the juice of a fruit or vegetable, like a lemon, orange, or carrot, often cutting open or peeling the fruit or veggie first to access its flesh.

  • measure :

    to calculate the specific amount of an ingredient required using a measuring tool (like measuring cups or spoons).

  • pour :

    to cause liquid, granules, or powder to stream from one container into another.

  • stir :

    to mix together two or more ingredients with a spoon or spatula, usually in a circle pattern, or figure eight, or in whatever direction you like!

Equipment Checklist

  • Pitcher
  • Cutting board + kid-safe knife
  • Citrus juicer (optional)
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Liquid measuring cup
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Ingredients

Sweet Syrupy "Singapore Slingers"

  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1/4 C granulated sugar
  • 3 C cold water
  • ice, optional

Instructions

Sweet Syrupy "Singapore Slingers"

1.
wash + juice + measure

Wash 1 lime and 1 orange and juice them into a pitcher. Then, measure and add **1/4 cup of sugar.

2.
crush + stir

Place the unpeeled lime and orange into the pitcher after you juice them. Crush them with a wooden spoon. The more you smash and stir the mixture in the pitcher, the more the sugar will dissolve and become infused with the flavor from the peels of the citrus.

3.
add + stir + pour

Add 3 cups of water and the optional ice. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved and pour into cups.

Surprise Ingredient: Lime!

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Hi!  I’m Lime!

"Limes are citrus fruits just like lemons, but we're smaller, rounder, and green. And, while lemons are acidic and sour, limes are more acidic, less sweet, and have a more bitter flavor. We're often invited into the same places as lemons, but you'll probably find us in more savory than sweet dishes, although our Key lime sibling is famous for its pie!"  

History & Etymology

  • Limes are the fruit of tropical citrus trees closely related to lemons. They are native to Southeast Asia. Currently, India, Mexico, and China produce the most limes globally. 
  • In the 19th century, sailors drank their daily grog (beer or rum) with added lemon juice to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. Later, they changed to lime juice. British sailors were derogatorily called "limeys" because of their use of limes. Navies who prevented scurvy by their daily lemon or lime intake would have the advantage over a country's navy that did not use citrus in their diets. 
  • There are several species of lime plants, and many are hybrids. The type of lime generally sold in grocery stores is the Persian or Tahitian lime, a hybrid of a Key lime and a lemon. The Key lime, native to Southeast Asia, is also known as the West Indian lime; however, the Key lime name comes from the Florida Keys, where it flavors their famous Key lime pie. Spanish explorers brought the lime to Florida in the 16th century. The Kaffir or Makrut lime is native to Southeast Asia and southern China. These three limes are the most widely produced worldwide, with the Persian leading the other two.
  • The English word "lime" comes from mid-17th century French from the Spanish "lima," from the Arabic līma, and the Persian "limu."

Anatomy

  • Since the Persian lime is the most popular, we will focus on its anatomy. The fruit is about 2.4 inches in diameter. It has no seeds, is larger, less acidic, and has a thicker skin than a Key lime.  
  • A citrus fruit's "zest" is the green or yellow outermost layer of the peel (skin), which contains powerful flavor compounds. The "pith" is the spongy, white layer between the skin and the flesh and is quite bitter. Avoid the pith when zesting your fruit.

How to Pick, Buy, & Eat

  • Select limes that are firm and heavy (more juice!) with shiny, blemish-free, green skins.
  • Limes are fully ripe and juicier when they are yellow, not dark green; however, they are usually sold when they are green and have better flavor.
  • If you refrigerate your limes, they will last about two weeks. You can freeze lime juice to use at a later time. 
  • The average lime contains one tablespoon of juice. Roll a room-temperature lime on the counter, adding light pressure, before cutting it open to get the maximum amount of liquid. 
  • Limes are highly acidic, and this acid will react with different foods in different ways. For example, the acid will denature the proteins in fish and seafood, causing the fish to become firm and opaque, almost as if you had cooked it. The acid in lime juice can also curdle milk, and while it can cause green vegetables to turn a drab olive color, it will help vegetables such as potatoes and turnips maintain their white color.
  • You can substitute lime for lemon in a dish, but you will want to decrease the amount due to a lime's stronger flavor and acidity. For example, if a recipe calls for one cup of lemon juice, substitute three-quarters of a cup of lime juice.
  • Here are some foods you can add lime to (besides Key lime pie): limeade, dressings and dips, guacamole, salsa, lime curd, lime bars, sherbet, fajitas, tacos, chicken, fish, beef, and pork.

Nutrition

  • One lime has 32 percent of the daily value of vitamin C, which boosts immunity and helps your body heal.
  • Citrus fruits, like lemons and limes, have citric acid, which can help prevent kidney stones from forming. 
  • Limes do not contain very much natural sugar. That's why they are so tart! Compared with an orange, another citrus fruit, a lime has one gram of sugar, and a small orange has nine grams.

 

THYME for a Laugh

What do you call a lime that opens doors? 

A Key Lime!

The Yolk's On You

Why do oranges wear suntan lotion? 

Because they peel.

That's Berry Funny

What do you get when you cross a brontosaurus with a lime? 

A dino-sour!

The Yolk's On You

Why did the orange stop at the top of the hill?

Because it ran out of juice!

That's Berry Funny

What do citrus fruits like to eat? 

Lime-a-beans!

The Yolk's On You

"Knock, knock!"

"Who's there?"

"Orange!"

"Orange who?" 

"Orange you going to answer the door?"

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