Description
Brazilian Limeade is a refreshing and creamy lime beverage made by blending fresh lime wedges with sweetened condensed milk and water. This vibrant drink balances tartness and sweetness perfectly, served chilled over ice, making it a popular treat to cool down on warm days.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 fresh limes
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups water
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Limes: Slice 4 of the limes into 8 wedges each, being careful to maintain the rinds intact. This helps extract maximum flavor when blended without making the drink bitter.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the lime wedges, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 4 cups of water into a blender. Blend for no more than 15 seconds to avoid releasing bitterness from the lime rinds.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher filled with ice. This removes any solid bits, resulting in a smooth texture.
- Add Lime Juice: Slice the remaining lime in half and squeeze the juice into the pitcher. This adds a fresh, bright lime punch to the drink.
- Serve: Stir the limeade well to mix all flavors and serve immediately chilled over ice. Enjoy this authentic Brazilian classic!
Notes
- Do not over-blend the lime wedges to prevent bitterness from the rind.
- Adjust sweetness or lime quantity to taste.
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor.
- This drink is best served immediately to enjoy maximum freshness.
