Description
Brazilian Lemonade is a refreshing, frothy drink made from whole fresh lemons, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and cold water, blended to a creamy, tangy-sweet perfection. Served chilled with ice, this traditional Brazilian beverage is perfect for hot days or as a unique citrus treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized lemons (preferably fresh and organic)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1-2 cups ice cubes (or more, depending on preference)
Garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemons: Wash the lemons thoroughly. Cut off the ends of each lemon, then cut them into 8 wedges, using the entire lemon including the peel.
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the lemon wedges, cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar into a blender.
- Blend the Mixture: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the lemons are completely broken down and the mixture is frothy.
- Strain (Optional): Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp and seeds for a smoother texture, or skip this step if you prefer a more rustic drink.
- Add Ice and Blend Again: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until the ice is crushed and the drink is cold and frothy.
- Serve: Pour the Brazilian lemonade into glasses, garnish with lime wedges or lemon slices if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using whole lemons, including the peel, gives the drink its characteristic bitterness and depth, but you can adjust the amount depending on your taste preference.
- Straining is optional; the drink can be enjoyed with pulp or smoother based on your texture preference.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to taste, especially if your lemons are particularly bitter.
- Serve immediately after blending to enjoy the frothy texture and refreshing chill.
- For a dairy-free version, try substituting sweetened condensed milk with a coconut condensed milk alternative.
