Description
A lighter, refreshing take on classic Limonada Suíça. Blending fresh limes with half and half provides a perfectly creamy and balanced summer drink without the heaviness of condensed milk or heavy cream.
Ingredients
3 medium limes, washed and quartered
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
1. Add the quartered limes and cold water to a high-speed blender.
2. Pulse the mixture for exactly 10 to 15 seconds to extract the lime juice and essential oils without pulling bitterness from the pith.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or bowl, pressing gently to extract the juice, and discard the leftover lime solids.
4. Return the strained lime water to the rinsed blender.
5. Add the half and half, granulated sugar, and ice cubes.
6. Blend on high until smooth, frothy, and wonderfully creamy, then serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
Half and half gives the lemonade a smooth, milky texture that feels lighter and less sweet than traditional sweetened condensed milk versions.
Do not over-blend the limes in the first step to prevent the white pith from making the drink bitter.
Adjust the granulated sugar depending on how tart or sweet you prefer your lemonade.
Serve immediately over ice, as the dairy can separate and the lime oils can turn bitter if stored.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg