Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 limes, washed
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the blender: Pour 3 cups of cold water into the blender, then add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract if using. Add 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk to the mixture.
- Prepare the limes: Thoroughly wash the limes with soap and water and rinse well. Cut off the ends, then chop each lime into about 18 small pieces.
- Blend the ingredients: Add the chopped limes to the blender and blend the mixture for 20 seconds, just enough to combine but not so long as to overblend the bitterness from the pith.
- Strain the mixture: Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it to remove the pulp and seeds, ensuring a smooth drink.
- Serve and adjust sweetness: Pour the strained lemonade into 2-4 glasses served immediately. Add ice as desired. If the lemonade tastes too bitter, stir in more sweetened condensed milk to balance the flavor.
Notes
- Washing limes properly is important as you blend the whole fruit including the peel.
- You can adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk to your sweetness preference.
- This drink is best enjoyed fresh and served immediately with ice.
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor; older limes may be more bitter.
- Coconut extract is optional but adds a nice tropical touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
