Creamy Brazilian Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)

Ingredients

• 4 Limes (washed well, ends trimmed, and quartered)
• 4 cup Water (cold)
• 0.25 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 cup Sweetened condensed milk (more or less to desired creaminess)
• Ice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash the limes thoroughly to remove any wax or residue. Trim the ends off each lime and cut them into quarters.

2. 2

   Place the lime quarters into a blender and add the cold water and sugar.

3. 3

   Pulse the blender 5-7 times. Do not over-blend; you want to extract the juice and oils from the rind without pulverizing the bitter white pith completely.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the lime solids.

5. 5

   Pour the strained lime water back into the blender (or whisk it in the pitcher). Add the sweetened condensed milk.

6. 6

   Blend or whisk for a few seconds until the mixture is frothy and well combined.

7. 7

   Serve immediately over plenty of ice. This drink is best enjoyed fresh as it can become bitter if left to sit.

Notes

To prevent bitterness: Ensure you only pulse the blender a few times rather than running it continuously. Straining immediately is key. Some recipes suggest removing the white core of the lime before blending to further reduce bitterness.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• beverage
• brazilian
• lemonade
• refreshing
• summer
• vegetarian
• gluten-free