Frothy, creamy, and perfectly sweet and tart is what you will find in this Brazilian lemonade. Whip this up for a fun drink for the family to enjoy, or to sip on by the pool this summer. Limes, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice. Blend up until a frothy delight.
This Brazilian lemonade is a fun drink to whip up for yourself or friends. I love this drink when you are craving something different than a cherry limeade or lemonade.
What is a Brazilian Lemonade?
Brazilian Limemade or Lemonade is also called, “limonada suíça” or “limão com água” in Brazil. This stands for a citrus-flavored drink, that uses limes fresh and the peel, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and water.
This drink is often served in the warmer months of the year, so it is extra thirst-quenching.
Reasons Why We Love This Recipe…
- You can customize how sweet or tart you would like this drink by adjusting the amount of sugar used.
- Simple ingredients are needed to make this drink. So it is easy to whip up.
- All you need is a blender to whip up this creamy drink recipe.
- You will get a lot of vitamin C and antioxidants from the ingredients used in this recipe.
- Nothing beats a refreshing drink to sip on that you made by yourself.
Ingredients Needed
Here is all you need to make this limeade recipe.
Lime: Persian limes are what we recommend but if you can’t find them then regular limes work. Make sure to wash the limes as you are blending the rind and flesh of the lime.
Ice Water: Filtered water is best and this drink, as it won’t add flavors to the drink. You can add more ice to serve up your drink.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: This is where the creamy and frothy texture comes into play. It sweetens up the drink but also adds tons of texture to your limeade.
Variations to Recipe
Here are a handful of ways to get creative with this Brazilian drink and tailor it to your liking. Feel free to play around with the ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind drink.
Mint: Add some muddled mint leaves at the bottom of the glass. Then pour over your limeade and stir and drink.
Lemon Lime Soda: Want a bubbly lemonade? In a glass filled halfway full with a lemon-lime soda, carbonated water, or ginger ale. Then pour the limeade mixture over, stir, and devour.
Ginger: Add some freshly grated ginger into the blender, to give it a warm kick of ginger to the drink.
Coconut: Add 1/4 cup of coconut water or even cream of coconut for a tropical punch of flavor.
Frozen Limeade: Add more ice to the blender to make it into a slushy.
Fruit: You can add other fruit into the drink like some pineapple, fresh strawberries, a few maraschino cherries, etc.
What to Serve With This Drink
This is a drink that can be paired with almost anything. I love serving it with some tortilla chips and my homemade salsa for snacking on. Or if you are looking for dinner ideas try my Birria tacos or these creamy chicken enchiladas. Both are so delicious.
Storing Leftovers
Transfer any of the leftovers into a sealed container and store them in the fridge. Glass pitchers are best as they will not take on the flavors of the fridge. Your drink will last 2-3 days.
Just stir well before you go to serve it up, as it will settle a bit as it sits in the fridge.
Due to the ingredients, you will find this drink does not thaw well once it has been frozen. The flavor and texture will be different from drinking it fresh.
Tips for Making
Limes
Persian limes are best as the rind is a lot softer and not as bitter. If you can’t find them any limes work. Reach for brightly green colored limes that are ripe. You want the lime to feel heavy for its size.
Blending
Make sure to use a high-speed blender for this drink. It is needed to break down the lime peels, and get all the ingredients fully incorporated.
Serve Chilled
This drink is best served in a glass with ice. The colder the drink the better the flavor of the limeade will be.
Strain
If you don’t want pulp or pieces of the peels in your glass, strain it first. You can use a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth. Then discard the pulp and peels before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use bottled lime juice instead of fresh limes?
You can use bottled lime, but you will find it will lack flavor. Plus bottled lime juice does contain additives so the flavor will vary as well.
Can I make Brazilian lemonade ahead of time?
You can make this a day ahead of when you want to serve it up. Store in an airtight sealed container. Then just stir or shake it up well before you go to pour and serve.
Can I use lemons instead of limes to make Brazilian lemonade?
You are welcome to use lemons to replace the limes. Just know that lemons tend to have more of a tart flavor and the rinds can be a bit tougher.
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Brazilian Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 Persian limes (or regular limes) washed and patted dry
- 6 cups ice water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Wash the limes, and then rinse and pat them dry. This removes excess wax.
- Slice the ends off each lime, and then slice into 1/8ths.
- Place half of the ice water, half the sugar, and half the limes in the blender. Pulse for about 7-10 times. Then pour through a fine mesh strainer.
- Press the mixture in the strainer to remove any more juices.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients in the blender. Then strain.
- Once you have your liquid in container, stir in the sweetened condesned milk.
- Serve in glasses with ice, and devour.
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