Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (Limeade)
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Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (Limeade)
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This Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (or Brazilian Limeade because it is actually made out of limes) is a super refreshing drink perfect to enjoy all year round just like caipirinha, especially in the summertime. It is one of those easy Brazilian recipes that is perfect for barbecues, cookouts, and other celebrations and you can pair it perfectly with this Brazilian chicken churrasco!
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Ingredients
- 3 limes washed, cut into ⅛ths, and seeds removed, skin on. Use extra lime slices to garnish the drink!
- 5 cups ice water
- 1 cup granulated sugar or more if desired
- Ice cubes
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk OPTIONAL
Instructions
- To start, wash limes, scrubbing well, to remove dirt, outer wax, and pesticides.
- Then, cut limes into ⅛ths or thin wedges. Place them in a blender or food processor with ice water, sugar, and ice cubes.
- Blend quickly (pulse about 5 to 7 times). If you blend for longer, this will make your lemonade bitter!
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and press the lime pulp gently to release its extra juice. Discard the limes skins and pulps!
- Serve Brazilian lemonade in a pitcher with lots of ice and lime wedges. If you want to, stir in condensed milk to make a sweeter and creamy lemonade. It’s up to you! To make it dairy-free, replace it with coconut milk.
- For a variation of the recipe, you may add fresh mint leaves and blend with the other ingredients. For an alcoholic version, stir in some cachaça, vodka, or white rum.
- Brazilian limeade is meant to be consumed immediately because it has the tendency to get bitter over time. But if you have leftovers, you may store them covered in the fridge for up to one day. Make sure to add extra sugar and stir well before drinking leftovers.
- Some freeze this classic Brazilian drink in popsicle molds but I find it to be bitter!
Notes
- Storage
- If you cannot consume the Brazilian lemonade right away, store leftovers covered in the fridge uthe next day or for up to one day. Before drinking it, stir in some extra sugar to balance the tartness of the limes!
- You may freeze it in popsicle molds but be aware it will have a bitter flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
129mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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