Creamy Brazilian Lemonade (Print Version)
A refreshing blend of fresh limes and sweetened condensed milk creates this creamy, tangy beverage perfect for hot summer days.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Place quartered limes in blender with 2 cups cold water. Pulse 5-7 times—do not over-blend, or the drink may become bitter.
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 vigorously until sugar dissolves completely.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or condensed milk.
05 - Serve immediately over ice, garnishing with lime slices if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It balances tart lime and creamy sweetness in a way that feels impossible until you taste it
- Comes together in literally ten minutes but looks impressive on any table
02 -
- Over-blending the limes releases bitter oils from the peel, so pulse carefully and resist the urge to keep going
- Serve within fifteen minutes or that bitterness will start developing regardless of how careful you were
03 -
- Roll your limes on the counter before cutting to release more juice from those segments
- Start with less sugar than called for and let your own preference guide you