Description
Brazilian lemonade blends creamy sweetness with zesty lime for a refreshing tropical drink. Cool crowds will love this simple Brazilian classic that mixes condensed milk, water, and fresh limes into a smooth, tangy sensation you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 5 limes, cut into wedges
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (120 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
Liquid:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) cold water
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Gather fresh, ripe limes and carefully wash them to remove any surface residue.
- Cut limes into wedges, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent blending.
- Transfer lime wedges into a high-powered blender, creating a solid base for the beverage.
- Pour cold water into the blender, ensuring precise liquid coverage around the lime segments.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over the lime and water mixture, creating a sweet foundation.
- Pulse the blender at high speed, breaking down lime wedges into a smooth, integrated liquid.
- Position a fine mesh strainer carefully over a clean, spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently pour the blended mixture through the strainer, allowing liquid to filter while capturing pulp and fiber.
- Discard the remaining lime pulp collected in the strainer, keeping only the extracted juice.
- Thoroughly rinse the blender to prevent any residual pulp from affecting the final texture.
- Return the strained lime juice back into the cleaned blender.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, creating a creamy, luxurious dimension to the beverage.
- Blend the mixture until it becomes uniformly smooth and develops a light, frothy consistency.
- Fill serving glasses with crushed or cubed ice, preparing for the final pour.
- Carefully transfer the Brazilian lemonade into prepared glasses.
- Garnish with delicate lime slices, adding a fresh, vibrant visual appeal to the drink.
Notes
- Creamy and refreshing Brazilian drink that combines tangy lime with sweet condensed milk for a unique tropical twist.
- Blending whole lime wedges creates an intense citrus flavor that differs from traditional lemonade preparation methods.
- Straining the mixture removes bitter lime pulp and ensures a smooth, silky texture in every sip.
- Perfect for hot summer days, this beverage offers a quick and easy way to cool down with just a few simple ingredients.
- Use fresh, ripe limes for the most vibrant and zesty flavor profile, ensuring maximum taste and aromatic experience.
- Serve immediately after blending to enjoy the frothy, creamy consistency and prevent separation of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg