Description
Brazilian Lemonade is a refreshingly creamy and tangy beverage made with fresh limes, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar. Despite its name, it uses limes instead of lemons, resulting in a unique citrus flavor combined with a smooth, frothy texture. Perfect for hot days, this quick and easy drink is sure to delight with its vibrant taste and cooling qualities.
Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- 5 limes, cut into wedges (white pith left on for extra flavor, not peeled)
- 6 cups cold water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Ice, as needed
- Fresh limes, for serving (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the 5 lime wedges, 6 cups of cold water, and ½ cup granulated sugar into a blender. This creates the base for the lemonade.
- Pulse Blend: Carefully blend the mixture on low speed for 5-10 seconds. Avoid over-blending to prevent the drink from turning bitter and chunky, as the lime rind can release bitterness if over-processed.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl, using a spoon to press and extract the juice while discarding the remaining lime pulp and rind.
- Rinse Blender: Rinse out the blender thoroughly to clear out any pulp or residue before proceeding to the next step.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the strained lime juice back into the blender, add ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, and pulse 1-3 times until the drink becomes nice and frothy. Do not blend for too long to maintain the texture.
- Serve Over Ice: Pour the Brazilian Lemonade over glasses filled with ice to keep it chilled and refreshing.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally garnish with fresh lime slices before serving to enhance the presentation and add extra citrus aroma.
Notes
- Do not peel the limes; leaving the white pith on adds flavor and prevents the lemonade from becoming too bitter.
- Blend the lime and water mixture only briefly to avoid excessive bitterness from the rind.
- Sweetened condensed milk adds creaminess and sweetness, balancing the citrus tartness perfectly.
- Straining is essential for a smooth texture free of pulp and lime bits.
- This recipe serves 6 and can easily be doubled for larger groups.
- Using fresh cold water and ice ensures the lemonade stays cool and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
