Description
A crisp, refreshing, and completely dairy-free Brazilian Lemonade (Limonada Suíça). Made by blending whole fresh limes with cold water, pure sugar, and ice for a bright, bold, and zesty summer drink.
Ingredients
3 medium limes, washed and quartered
4 cups cold water
3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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 granulated sugar and ice cubes.
6. Blend on high until the sugar is completely dissolved and the drink is beautifully icy and frothy.
7. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
Blending the whole limes (with the green peel) gives this drink its authentic, aromatic flavor.
Do not over-blend in the first step to prevent the white pith from making the drink bitter.
Since there is no dairy in this version, it is exceptionally light, crisp, and highly thirst-quenching.
Serve immediately over ice, as the lime peel oils will naturally turn bitter if the drink is stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg