Description
An ultra-refreshing twist on Limonada Suíça, blending fresh whole limes, cooling mint leaves, and rich sweetened condensed milk for a creamy, herbaceous, and perfectly frosty summer drink.
Ingredients
3 medium limes, washed and quartered
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
4 cups cold water
1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
1. Place the quartered limes, fresh mint leaves, and cold water into a high-speed blender.
2. Pulse the mixture for exactly 10 to 15 seconds to release the citrus oils and mint flavor without extracting the bitter pith.
3. Pour the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or bowl, pressing the solids to extract all the juice.
4. Discard the remaining lime and mint solids.
5. Return the strained mint-lime water to the rinsed blender.
6. Add the sweetened condensed milk and ice cubes, blending on high until smooth, frothy, and pale green, then serve immediately.
Notes
Do not over-blend the limes in the first step to prevent the white pith from turning the drink bitter.
The fresh mint adds a cooling, mojito-like flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy base.
Substitute sweetened condensed coconut milk for a completely dairy-free tropical version.
Serve immediately over ice, as the drink will 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: 29g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg