Brazilian Lemonade Recipe
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Brazilian Lemonade Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by scrubbing and slicing whole limes, including the rind, which are pulsed briefly in a blender with water and sugar. The mixture is strained to remove solid parts, capturing both juice and zest elements. Sweetened condensed milk is stirred into the strained limeade, enriching the tart citrus with creamy sweetness and mellowing any bitter notes from the peel.
Served over ice and garnished with thin lime slices, Brazilian Lemonade offers a distinctive flavor profile that contrasts bright acidity with smooth creaminess. The use of the whole lime rind provides a subtle aromatic zest that distinguishes it from standard limeades. Its cooling nature makes it suitable as a refreshing drink, especially in warm weather.
Limes with thinner, smoother skin are preferred to avoid excessive bitterness. If no blender is available, substituting freshly squeezed lime juice and omitting the pulp still produces a pleasant drink, though with less zest flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 lime washed and scrubbed clean, juicy
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 6 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Wash limes thoroughly by, scrubbing the skin with hand or dish soap to remove any pesticides or wax. Slice off the ends of each lime, then cut them into 1/8ths.
- In a blender, combine half of the water, half of the sugar, and half of the limes, then pulse 5-7 times. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the lime pulp with a spoon to help release juices, then discarding the remaining skins and pulp. Repeat with the other half of the water, sugar, and limes.
- Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the limeade and serve with lots of ice and thin slices of lime for garnish. If the drink tastes bitter at all, you can add a little extra sweetened condensed milk or sugar as needed.
Notes
- Use limes with thin, smooth skin to reduce bitterness and maximize juice.
- Without a blender, freshly squeezed lime juice can replace blended limes, resulting in a less zesty but still flavorful drink.
- The recipe originates from Our Best Bites.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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