Description
The authentic, classic Brazilian Limonada Suíça blending fresh, whole limes with cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and ice. Perfectly creamy, sweet, and incredibly refreshing.
Ingredients
4 medium fresh limes, washed and ends trimmed
4 cups cold water
1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar, optional to taste
2 to 3 cups ice cubes
Instructions
1. Cut the trimmed limes into small wedges or quarters, leaving the green peel intact.
2. Add the lime wedges and cold water to a high-speed blender.
3. Pulse the blender on high power for exactly 10 to 15 seconds to release the lime juice and essential oils.
4. Immediately pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher or bowl, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
5. Discard the leftover lime pulp and pith.
6. Rinse the blender jar briefly, then return the strained lime water to the blender.
7. Add the sweetened condensed milk, the optional sugar, and a large mound of ice cubes.
8. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, thick, and perfectly frothy, then serve immediately in chilled glasses over extra ice.
Notes
The key to authentic Limonada Suíça is the 15-second blending rule. Blending the whole limes for too long will make the drink extremely bitter.
The peel gives the drink its signature bright, aromatic flavor and vibrant green color.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, add the optional granulated sugar along with the condensed milk.
This drink must be consumed immediately after blending, as the lime oils will cause it to turn bitter if left sitting in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg