Ingredients
Limes
- 4 limes, divided
Liquids
- 2 cups cold water
- 15 oz unsweetened coconut milk (optional)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Other
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Prepare Limes: Quarter 3 of the limes, reserving the fourth lime for garnish. Add the lime quarters to a blender along with 2 cups of cold water.
- Blend and Strain: Blitz the lime and water mixture for 20 seconds in the blender, then strain the liquid over a pitcher, discarding the lime solids. This creates a tart lime water base.
- Blend with Sweetened Condensed Milk and Ice: Pour the strained lime water back into the blender. Add the sweetened condensed milk and 3 cups of ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
- Mix in Coconut Milk: Pour the blended mixture into a pitcher, then stir in the unsweetened coconut milk. Stirring rather than blending the coconut milk prevents the drink from becoming overly foamy.
- Serve: Serve the Brazilian lemonade immediately over additional ice if desired. Garnish with thin rings of the reserved lime. If not consuming right away, refrigerate and stir again before serving.
Notes
- Traditionally this lemonade uses 4 cups of water, but this recipe uses 2 cups of water plus 15 ounces of unsweetened coconut milk to add a richer flavor and creamier texture.
- If you prefer a less creamy version, omit the coconut milk and use 4 cups of water instead.
- Serve immediately for the best frothy texture, but it can be refrigerated for later consumption—just stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
