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Brazilian Lemonade (Creamy Lime Drink, 5 Minutes)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fresh limes washed well
  • 4 cups cold water divided
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk plus more to taste
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar optional
  • lime wheels for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • pitcher
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash limes well; trim ends and cut into 8 wedges each.
  2. Blend lime wedges with 2 cups cold water for 10–15 seconds only.
  3. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard pulp.
  4. Rinse blender; blend strained lime water with remaining 2 cups water, condensed milk, and ice, 20–30 seconds, until frothy.
  5. Serve immediately over fresh ice.

Notes

Blend the limes briefly — over-blending the peel makes the drink bitter.
Serve within 15 minutes for the best flavor and froth.
Adjust sweetness with extra condensed milk.