Description
A naturally sweetened twist on the classic Limonada Suíça. Blending fresh whole limes with cold water, rich floral honey, and a splash of milk creates a perfectly creamy, refined sugar-free summer drink.
Ingredients
3 medium limes, washed and quartered
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup liquid honey (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or whole milk
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 liquid honey, coconut milk or whole milk, and ice cubes.
6. Blend on high until the honey dissolves completely and the drink becomes smooth, creamy, and frothy.
7. Serve immediately in chilled glasses over extra ice.
Notes
Honey adds a beautiful, naturally floral sweetness that complements the tart lime peel perfectly.
Use liquid honey rather than raw, crystallized honey to ensure it blends smoothly into the cold liquid.
Do not over-blend the limes in the first step to prevent the white pith from making the drink bitter.
Serve immediately, as the lime peel oils naturally turn bitter if the drink is stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg