Brazilian Lime Lemonade with Condensed Milk

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Limes (Juicy, preferably organic)
• 50 g Brown sugar (Can be adjusted up to 100 g depending on acidity)
• 150 g Sweetened condensed milk (About 3/4 of a 395 g can; can be increased to 200‑250 g if the drink is too acidic)
• 1 L Very cold water (Pre‑chilled in the refrigerator)
• 250 g Ice cubes (About 2 cups, very cold)

Instructions

1. Cut the limes

   Wash the limes, cut them in half lengthwise, then each half into two to obtain quarters shaped like an “H”.

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2. Add sugar and condensed milk

   In the blender jar, place the lime quarters, the brown sugar and the sweetened condensed milk.

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3. Blend with the cold water

   Pour the very cold water, close the lid and blend on high speed for 30 seconds until a homogeneous liquid is obtained.

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4. Strain the mixture

   Pass the liquid through a fine sieve, pressing the pulp with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.

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5. Adjust the sweet‑acid balance

   Taste the lemonade; if it is too acidic, add a bit more condensed milk or up to an additional 100 g of brown sugar, then briefly re‑blend.

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6. Prepare the glasses with ice cubes

   Fill each glass with ice cubes to the top so the drink stays very cold.

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7. Serve the lemonade

   Pour the strained lemonade over the ice cubes, garnish each glass with a small lime slice.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

170

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

0 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Limes: Yellow lemon
• Instead of Brown sugar: White sugar, Cane sugar
• Instead of Sweetened condensed milk: Unsweetened condensed milk + sugar, Sweetened coconut cream

Equipment Needed

• Blender
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Fine sieve or strainer
• Large spoon (or spatula)
• Cocktail glasses or large glasses
• Kitchen scale or measuring cup (optional)

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Cut the limes into quarters without crushing them
• Blend properly to achieve a smooth texture
• Strain while pressing the pulp to extract maximum juice
• Adjust the sugar/condensed milk level according to acidity

Chef Tips from the Video

• Use very fresh and juicy limes for an authentic flavor.
• Lightly grate a lime zest into the mixture to intensify the aroma.
• Chill the blender jar beforehand to keep the drink ultra‑cold.

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Storage

Refrigerator: Store the strained lemonade in an airtight pitcher for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving.

Freezer: Not recommended, the texture of the condensed milk changes.

Room temperature: Consume immediately; at room temperature the drink becomes flat and loses its refreshing quality.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Prepare the mixture (limes, sugar, condensed milk, water) the day before and keep it chilled; add the ice cubes just before serving.
• The strained pulp can be frozen in small portions for future desserts.