Brazilian Lemonade
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4.7
Brazilian Lemonade
Description
The recipe for Brazilian Lemonade uses thin-skinned limes that are juiced and then combined with the juiced rinds blended with water, resulting in a bright, tangy base. Sweetened condensed milk and sugar add sweetness and creaminess, creating a luscious and slightly thick beverage. The blending of the rinds contributes a delicate tartness with subtle bitterness typical to citrus peel but balanced by the condensed milk. The drink is chilled with ice, providing a frosty texture that enhances its refreshing qualities.
Flavorful yet gentle lime notes intermixed with creamy sweetness deliver a distinctive experience that differs from traditional lemonade. This beverage is typically served fresh to best maintain its frothy and cool character.
Because it is best consumed soon after making, it’s ideal to prepare Brazilian Lemonade just before serving. Using large, juicy limes with thin skins is important to prevent excessive bitterness from the rind. Adjusting the amounts of sweetened condensed milk and sugar allows customization of sweetness and creaminess levels.
Ingredients
- 2 large lime thin skinned (see note
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup water cold
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ice
Instructions
- Cut the limes in half and squeeze out the juice. You should have approximately 1/2 cup juice. Keep the rinds and set the juice aside.
- In a blender, combine the juiced rinds with 2 cups of water. Blend for one minute until the mixture is coarsely mixed and frothy (if you make this start to finish and feel the mixture is too bitter, try only blending this part for 30 seconds or 10-12 pulses). Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a liquid measuring cup or bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the juice. You should have about 3/4 cup liquid, more or less. Stir in the reserved lime juice. (You can go ahead and discard the pulp in the strainer.)
- To the blender, add the cold water, sugar, lime juice mixture, and sweetened condensed milk. Blend for 10-20 seconds. Add ice as desired: I added probably about 2-3 cups of ice - enough to make it cool and frosty but not thick like a smoothie. Blend until smooth. Add more sweetened condensed milk or sugar to taste, if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can be halved easily to make a smaller serving.
- Choose large, thin-skinned limes to avoid excessive bitterness from the rinds.
- Consider buying an extra lime to ensure enough juice; do not blend the third lime's rind if only using its juice.
- Adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk to achieve your preferred sweetness and creaminess.
- Prepare the drink immediately before serving, as it does not keep well once made.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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