Description
Brazilian Limeade is a refreshingly sweet and tangy beverage made from fresh limes, sweetened condensed milk, and water. This classic Brazilian drink is blended quickly to capture the bright citrus flavor without bitterness and served chilled, making it perfect for hot days or anytime you want a tropical treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5 fresh limes
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups water
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Limes: Slice 4 of the limes into 8 wedges each. This preparation ensures maximum flavor extraction when blending while preventing the drink from turning bitter.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the lime wedges, 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 4 cups of water into a blender. Blend for no more than 15 seconds to mix well and avoid extracting bitterness from the lime rinds.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended lime mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher filled with ice. This removes pulp and seeds, resulting in a smooth, refreshing limeade.
- Add Lime Juice: Slice the remaining lime in half and squeeze its juice into the pitcher for an extra burst of fresh lime flavor.
- Serve: Stir the limeade well and serve immediately chilled over ice. Enjoy this vibrant, refreshing Brazilian classic!
Notes
- Do not over-blend the lime wedges to prevent bitterness from the rind.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk.
- Use fresh, ripe limes for the best flavor.
- Serving immediately over ice ensures the limeade stays cold and refreshing.
- For a vegan option, substitute sweetened condensed milk with a plant-based condensed milk alternative.
