Brazillian Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)
Posted on August 18, 2022
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This Brazilian Limeade is creamy, refreshing, and unlike any lemonade you've ever had! Fresh limes get blended with sugar and water, then strained and mixed with sweetened condensed milk for this incredibly smooth, slightly sweet drink with a hint of tang. It's the perfect balance of tart and creamy, and it's so easy to make in just minutes. This is the drink I crave on hot days, serve it ice-cold at barbecues, pool parties, or anytime you need something refreshing that feels special.
This Brazilian Limeade is creamy, refreshing, and unlike any lemonade you've ever had! Fresh limes blended with sugar and water, then mixed with sweetened condensed milk for an incredibly smooth drink that's perfectly balanced between tart and creamy. It takes just minutes to make and is the ultimate ice-cold refresher for hot days, barbecues, or pool parties.
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Preparations
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Course:
Drinks
Calories:
150 kcal (approx. per serving)
Servings:
4
Author:
Ronica Rupan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 limes, washed and scrubbed
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
1. Prep the Limes
Wash and scrub the limes thoroughly under cold water to remove any wax or residue. Cut each lime into 8 wedges, keeping the peel on. Don't worry about removing seeds at this stage, we'll strain everything later.
2. Blend with Sugar
Add the lime wedges (with peel), sugar, and 2 cups of the cold water to a blender. Pulse 5-6 times, just until the limes are broken down but not completely pulverized. This is important, if you over-blend, the white pith will release bitter oils and ruin the flavor. You want short pulses, not a full blend.
3. Strain the Mixture
Place a fine mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the lime mixture through the strainer, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids (peels, pulp, and seeds).
4. Add Condensed Milk
Pour the strained lime water back into the blender. Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and the sweetened condensed milk. Blend on low speed for just 10-15 seconds, until the condensed milk is fully combined and the drink looks creamy and uniform.
5. Serve Over Ice
Pour the Brazilian limeade into tall glasses filled with ice. Stir before serving, as the condensed milk may settle slightly. Garnish with a lime wheel if you're feeling fancy!
6. Enjoy!
Sip and enjoy this creamy, refreshing drink immediately. It's best served fresh and ice-cold!
Cooking hacks and tips
- Don't over-blend: This is the most important tip! Pulse the limes briefly, over-blending releases bitter compounds from the peel and pith.
- Use fresh limes: This recipe won't work with bottled lime juice, you need fresh whole limes with the peel for that authentic flavor.
- Sweetness level: Start with 5 tablespoons of sugar and adjust to taste. You can add more sugar or condensed milk if you prefer it sweeter.
- Make it dairy-free: Swap the sweetened condensed milk for coconut condensed milk for a dairy-free version that's just as creamy.
- Serving size: This makes about 5-6 cups, perfect for sharing or keeping in the fridge for a day or two.
- Storage: Store in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving as the condensed milk may separate slightly.
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