Brazilian Lemonade
A refreshing drink combining lime and sweetened condensed milk, perfect for hot days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Lime Ingredients
- 4 units juicy limes Use fresh, ripe limes for the best flavor.
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk Adjust according to taste preference.
- 5 cups cold water Separated into two portions for blending.
Miscellaneous
- Ice cubes For serving and cooling the drink.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash all limes thoroughly by scrubbing the peel with dish soap to remove any wax or pesticides.
- Remove the peel from two of the limes and slice off the ends of each lime.
- Cut the limes lengthwise into eighths and remove the pith to avoid bitterness.
Blending
- In a blender, combine all the lime wedges with half the water and blend for about 10 seconds—no longer!
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl, pressing on the pulp to extract all the lime juice. Discard the remaining peels and pulp.
- Return the juice to the blender, add the condensed milk, and blend with the remaining water until creamy and frothy.
Serving
- Pour into a pitcher filled with ice and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served cold. You can garnish it with a slice of lime on the rim or a sprig of mint. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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