Description
This Brazilian Limeade is a refreshing and creamy citrus beverage made with fresh limes, sweetened condensed milk, and water. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and topped with ice, it offers a smooth texture and vibrant lime flavor without bitterness. Ideal for a quick and cooling drink during warm days.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 fresh limes
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups water
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Limes: Slice 4 of the limes into 8 wedges each. These pieces are used to maximize lime flavor without extracting bitterness from the rind.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the lime wedges, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 4 cups of water in a blender. Blend for no more than 15 seconds to avoid bitterness.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended contents through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher filled with ice to remove pulp and seeds, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add Lime Juice: Slice the remaining lime in half and squeeze its juice into the pitcher to enhance the fresh lime flavor.
- Serve: Stir the limeade well. Serve immediately chilled over ice for a refreshing drink experience.
Notes
- Blend briefly to avoid bitterness from lime rinds.
- Use fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds for smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk if desired.
- Best served immediately to enjoy freshness.
