Description
Brazilian Lemonade is a refreshing, creamy limeade made with fresh limes, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of sugar. This vibrant drink is quick to prepare and perfect for cooling down on hot summer days, offering a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 limes (washed and quartered)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the limes: Wash the limes thoroughly and cut each lime into quarters to ensure easy blending and maximum flavor extraction.
- Blend the mixture: Place the quartered limes, cold water, and granulated sugar into a blender. Pulse about 4 to 5 times until the limes are broken down but not fully pureed, avoiding bitterness.
- Strain the juice: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing the solids gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the remaining solids to avoid bitterness.
- Add condensed milk: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined to achieve a creamy texture and balanced sweetness.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest, most vibrant flavor.
Notes
- Brazilian lemonade is best enjoyed fresh, as the limes can turn bitter if it sits too long.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute sweetened condensed milk with sweetened coconut milk.
- Add a splash of rum or vodka for a refreshing cocktail variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
