Description
A bold, sweet, and spicy twist on classic Limonada Suíça. This Jalapeño Brazilian Lemonade blends fresh limes, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and a kick of fresh jalapeño for a complex, addictive summer drink.
Ingredients
3 medium limes, washed and quartered
1/2 to 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
4 cups cold water
1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups ice cubes
Tajin or chili salt for rimming the glasses
Instructions
1. Add the quartered limes, jalapeño slices, and cold water to a high-speed blender.
2. Pulse the mixture for exactly 10 to 15 seconds to extract the lime and jalapeño oils without making the drink bitter.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon, and discard the leftover solids.
4. Return the strained spicy lime water to the blender.
5. Add the sweetened condensed milk and ice cubes, blending on high until smooth and frothy.
6. Rim the serving glasses with Tajin, pour the lemonade, and serve immediately.
Notes
Control the heat by leaving the jalapeño seeds in for a spicier kick, or removing them for a milder flavor.
Do not over-blend the limes in the first step to prevent the white pith from turning the drink bitter.
Substitute sweetened condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Serve immediately over ice, as the drink can separate and turn bitter if stored.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg