Creamy Brazilian Lemonade (Print version)

Refreshing blend of fresh limes and sweetened condensed milk creates this creamy, tangy-sweet Brazilian beverage perfect for hot days.

# Ingredient List:

→ Citrus

01 - 4 medium limes, scrubbed and quartered

→ Sweetener

02 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Liquids

04 - 4 cups cold water

→ Optional

05 - Ice cubes, for serving
06 - Lime slices, for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Place quartered limes in blender with 2 cups cold water. Pulse 5–7 times—do not over-blend to prevent bitterness.
02 - Strain mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
03 - Add remaining 2 cups cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar to pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
05 - Serve immediately over ice, garnishing with fresh lime slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweetened condensed milk creates this velvety texture that balances the limes sharp tang in a way regular lemonade never could.
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something you would wait in line for at a specialty stand.
02 -
  • Over blending the limes releases oils from the peel that make the whole drink unpleasantly bitter and astringent.
  • This must be served immediately because the lime peel continues to release bitterness the longer it sits.
03 -
  • Room temperature limes yield more juice than cold ones, so let them sit out for about 20 minutes before cutting.
  • The sweetness level varies with limes, so always taste before serving and adjust if needed.

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