Indonesian-Style Iced Lime Drink
This Indonesian-style iced lime drink mixes fresh lime juice with water, sugar, and a small pinch of salt for a simple, thirst-quenching drink known across Indonesia as es jeruk nipis, ready in 5 minutes. It’s proof that the best hot-weather drinks don’t need a long ingredient list, just good lime juice and the confidence to add a little salt where you wouldn’t expect it. Pour a glass alongside our Filipino-style calamansi juice for a side-by-side taste of two Southeast Asian citrus classics.
Quick answer: Fresh lime juice mixed with water, sugar, and a small pinch of salt for a simple, thirst-quenching drink known across Indonesia as es jeruk nipis. The salt rounds out the sourness instead of just making it sharp.
Instructions
In a pitcher or shaker, combine the fresh lime juice, cold water, sugar, and a small pinch of salt if using.
Stir or shake until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to your liking.
Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with a lime slice.
Questions people actually ask
It's very similar in spirit, simple lime juice, water, and sugar, but es jeruk nipis is typically less sweet and sometimes includes a pinch of salt, which is less common in Western limeade.
Yes, this scales up easily. Multiply the lime juice, water, and sugar by your guest count and mix in a large pitcher.
Jeruk nipis refers to key lime or a similar small, tart lime commonly used across Indonesia. Regular Persian limes work fine as a substitute.
Yes, both are common additions. A few muddled mint leaves or a thin slice of fresh ginger steeped in the mix adds a nice twist.
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