Brazilian Lemonade
I tested every part of this Brazilian lemonade—from the sugar balance to the exact 10–12 second blend time—to bring out max lime flavor without bitterness. This is the real deal: creamy, bright, and refreshingly cold. Dare I say it’s better than lemonade?!
Servings: 5 cups
Ingredients
- 4 limes
- ¾ cup (149g) granulated sugar see note
- ½ cup (144g) sweetened condensed milk
- 5 cups (1183ml) water
Instructions
- Wash the limes then slice each lime into 8 wedges.4 limes
- Add the sliced limes, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and 5 cups of water to a blender. Blend for 10–12 seconds—count it out! Blending longer can pull too much bitterness from the peel and pith, so don’t overdo it.¾ cup (149g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (144g) sweetened condensed milk, 5 cups (1183ml) water
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Pour over ice and serve immediately. Brazilian lemonade is best enjoyed fresh as it separates as it sits!
Notes
Increase the amount of granulated sugar to 1 cup (198g) for a sweeter Brazilian lemonade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.4mg