Brazilian lemonade
To make Brazilian lemonade, start by squeezing fresh limes into a pitcher, then add water and stir to combine. Next, mix in ice to chill the drink, followed by sweetened condensed milk to give it a creamy, sweet finish. Stir everything together, and serve with extra ice for an even cooler, more refreshing experience. It's a creamy, zesty, and wonderfully sweet drink that comes together in minutes with just four ingredients!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 6 limes
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups ice + more ice to serve
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 300ml
Instructions
- Begin by washing the limes thoroughly, then cut them into quarters to make it easier to extract their juice.
- Next, in a blender, combine the lime quarters, ice, water, and sweetened condensed milk. This blend will create a rich and creamy base for your refreshing beverage.
- Then, blend the ingredients for about 30 seconds, but remember, it’s important not to overmix the mixture, as doing so can result in a bitter flavor from the lime peel. So, 30 seconds is just the right amount of time to get a smooth texture without compromising the taste.
- After that, strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove any pulp or lime rind. At this point, if you’d like your lemonade even colder, you can add more ice to the pitcher.
- Finally, fill your cups with ice and pour the freshly prepared Brazilian lemonade over the ice. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, tangy drink that’s perfect for any occasion.
Notes
If you prefer a sweeter drink, feel free to add sugar to taste. This addition will enhance the sweetness without overpowering the refreshing lime flavor.
Be mindful not to overmix the drink in the blender; 30 seconds is all you need for the best result. Otherwise, overmixing can make the lemonade bitter.
If you like, you can peel the lime skin before blending, or alternatively, use half lemons and half limes for a slightly different flavor and a larger quantity of juice.
Be mindful not to overmix the drink in the blender; 30 seconds is all you need for the best result. Otherwise, overmixing can make the lemonade bitter.
If you like, you can peel the lime skin before blending, or alternatively, use half lemons and half limes for a slightly different flavor and a larger quantity of juice.