Description
Discover the refreshing and creamy flavors of Easy Brazilian Homemade Lemonade made in two delightful ways: the classic version with condensed milk and a tropical twist with coconut milk. Both recipes are quick to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and delivering a perfect cool treat for warm days.
Ingredients
Classic Brazilian Lemonade
- 4 large limes
- 5-6 cups water
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp condensed milk
- Ice (as needed)
Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut Milk (Slushy Version)
- 4 large limes
- 3 tbsp condensed milk
- 1/4 cup brown granulated sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup ice
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare the limes: Wash the limes thoroughly and cut them into pieces. Alternatively, juice the limes if you prefer using only the juice instead of the whole fruit.
- Make Classic Brazilian Lemonade: In a pitcher, combine the lime pieces or freshly squeezed lime juice with 5-6 cups of water, white granulated sugar, and condensed milk. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the lemonade through a fine sieve into a large jug to remove any pulp and seeds for a smooth texture.
- Serve the classic lemonade: Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over the ice. Serve immediately to enjoy its refreshing flavor.
- Prepare Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut Milk: Combine lime pieces or lime juice, condensed milk, brown sugar, coconut milk, and 4 cups of water in a blender.
- Blend and strain: Blend the ingredients until smooth, then pass the mixture through a sieve to remove pulp and seeds for a silky consistency.
- Create the slushy texture: Add 1 cup of ice to the strained mixture and blend again until you achieve a uniform slushy consistency.
- Serve immediately or store: Pour the slushy lemonade into glasses and serve right away for best taste. If there are leftovers, freeze the mixture and re-blend before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, unwaxed limes for the best flavor and safety if including lime peel.
- The amount of sugar can be adjusted to taste depending on desired sweetness.
- Straining the lemonade ensures a smooth, pulp-free drink but can be skipped if you prefer a more rustic texture.
- For a vegan version, substitute condensed milk with a plant-based condensed milk alternative.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best taste and freshness.
- Leftover slushy lemonade should be stored in the freezer and re-blended before serving to maintain the slushy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
