Ingredients
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- 2 fresh limes (thin-skinned, washed and cut into eighths)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 3 to 4 cups cold water
- Ice, for serving
- Lime slices or mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash limes thoroughly and cut them into eighths.
- Place the lime pieces, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and cold water into a blender.
- Pulse 4–6 times until just combined; avoid over-blending to prevent bitterness.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract more liquid.
- Discard the solids and serve the lemonade immediately over ice.
- Garnish with lime slices or mint if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, thin-skinned limes for the best flavor and minimal bitterness.
- Do not over-blend; too much blending can cause bitterness from the peel.
- Strain thoroughly for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Best served fresh, as the drink can become bitter if stored too long.
- You can customize with fruits like strawberries or mango, or herbs like mint for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg