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This version uses panela for an authentic home-style experience.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g panela or piloncillo, grated or chopped","name":"Piloncillo","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"grated","notes":"unrefined cane sugar; piloncillo can be used interchangeably","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter of water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 large limes, juiced","name":"Lime","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Ice cubes to serve","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"cubes","notes":"to taste","group":"serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small pot, heat about 250 ml (1 cup) of the water with the grated panela over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved into a syrup.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat about 250 ml of the water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour the panela syrup into a large pitcher and add the remaining cold water. Stir well to combine.","group":"Mixing","title":"Pour the panela syrup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime if a tangier flavor is desired.","group":"Mixing","title":"Stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the guarapo over them. Serve immediately while chilled.","group":"Serving","title":"Fill glasses with ice cubes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Authentic guarapo is often made by pressing raw sugar cane, but using panela (piloncillo) allows you to recreate that earthy, molasses-like sweetness at home. Ensure the panela is fully dissolved for the best texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian","Venezuelan"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook","boil"],"equipment":["pitcher","small pot","citrus juicer"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"Yields about 4 servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sugar-water base can be made and kept in the fridge. Add the lime juice just before serving for maximum freshness."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a sealed pitcher.","reheatingNotes":"Stir well before drinking as the sugar may settle."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fguarapo_con_limon_977f091cb1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=472c66b0-e22c-4adc-992f-58ccb1b9530d","imageAlt":"Guarapo with Lime — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["guarapo","lime","refreshing","cane sugar","panela","latin american drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Guarapo with Lime","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:18:49.066Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:18:49.066Z","related":[{"id":"agua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3","slug":"agua-de-jamaica","title":"Agua de Jamaica","description":"A classic, refreshing, and vibrant Mexican hibiscus tea known for its tart, cranberry-like flavor and deep ruby color.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","paleo"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fagua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c0c3f878-76cb-40d6-bb81-e9e1b89e63c8","imageAlt":"Agua de Jamaica — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","hibiscus","mexican","iced tea","agua fresca","tart"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"limonada_suica_029b80b4d5","slug":"brazilian-swiss-lemonade-limonada-suica","title":"Brazilian Swiss Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)","description":"A creamy, frothy, and refreshing Brazilian limeade made with whole limes and sweetened condensed milk. 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