This Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade) might just be the perfect summer drink! Cold, refreshing, sweet and immensely satisfying – it’s the ultimate summer party drink!
Imagine chilling poolside on a hot summer day – lounging on a pool chair while the hot sun beats down on you. You’ve got your air pods in with your favorite jam playing, and your new designer shades on – so you look cool, even though you’re sweltering inside.
And at that moment, your friend comes by with a tall, ice cold glass of this Crisp Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade). You take one sip and the refreshing flavor profiles of tart and citrusy lime and the creamy sweetness of condensed milk rush across your tongue, sending chilling vides throughout your entire body. You instantly cool off 4 degrees and this hot and sweaty atmosphere suddenly transforms into a warm and pleasant tropical resort.
Yep – that’s exactly what it feels like to drink this Brazilian frozen beverage. Can you afford to pass on this amazing drink this summer? I don’t think so – so do yourself a favor and try out this recipe!
What Is Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade)!
This Brazilian Lemonade recipe is a delicious blended ice drink that utilizes whole limes, ice and a bit of condensed milk. It’s incredibly refreshing and slightly sweet & tart.
Why is it called Brazilian Lemonade Instead Of Brazilian Limeade?
It can actually be referred to as both – but the Portuguese word for both lemon and lime is limão. And since this term covers both citrus fruits, this drink can often be called both Brazilian Lemonade & Brazilian Limeade.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Whole Limes: Using whole limes adds some depth to the citrus flavor
- Condensed Milk: Sweetened condensed milk adds creaminess to the drink
- Ice: This is a frozen drink – so ice is crucial
The Ingredients for Brazilian Lemonade Recipe
- 4 Plump, Juicy Limes (washed & quartered)
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
The Equipment Needed
- Blender
How To Make Crisp Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade)
This recipe is quick and easy.
Start by thoroughly washing and scrubbing your limes. Then slice them into quarters.
Toss in the sliced limes, condensed milk and water into your blender and blend until it forms a smoothie like consistency.
After it has blended, strain the liquid and then pour the strained liquid back into the blender. (This step is optional, do not strain if you want a slightly thicker and heartier lime taste.)
Add in your ice – and blend once more until smooth.
Lastly, pour into a nice tall glass, garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy!
Variations To The Recipe
If you’d like, you can also use cream of coconut rather than the condensed milk. Just be sure to add in a little bit more cream of coconut than the the amount of condensed milk that goes into this recipe, since the cream of coconut is a bit thinner.
Also, if you don’t like the rich taste of the lime peels in your drink, you can also cut off some of the peel and discard them when you quarter your limes. This will yield a slightly lighter lime taste in your lemonade – which some people prefer.
What Alcohol Pairs Best With Brazilian Lemonade?
While you can enjoy this drink just as it is – if you’d like to spice it up, tequila, rum or vodka would be great additions to this drink to make it an adult beverage!
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Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 Limes, (washed & quartered)
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
How To Make Crisp Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade)
- Start by thoroughly washing and scrubbing your limes. Then slice them into quarters.
- Toss in the sliced limes, condensed milk and water into your blender and blend until it forms a smoothie like consistency.
- After it has blended, strain the liquid and then pour the strained liquid back into the blender. (This step is optional, do not strain if you want a slightly thicker and heartier lime taste.)
- Add in your ice – and blend once more until smooth.
- Lastly, pour into a nice tall glass, garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy!
Notes
Variations To The Recipe
If you’d like, you can also use cream of coconut rather than the condensed milk. Just be sure to add in a little bit more cream of coconut than the the amount of condensed milk that goes into this recipe, since the cream of coconut is a bit thinner. Also, if you don’t like the rich taste of the lime peels in your drink, you can also cut off some of the peel and discard them when you quarter your limes. This will yield a slightly lighter lime taste in your lemonade – which some people prefer.What Alcohol Pairs Best With Brazilian Lemonade?
While you can enjoy this drink just as it is – if you’d like to spice it up, tequila, rum or vodka would be great additions to this drink to make it an adult beverage!Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
What is Brazilian lemonade (limeade)!
This Brazilian lemonade recipe is a delicious blended ice drink that utilizes whole limes, ice and a bit of condensed milk. It’s incredibly refreshing and slightly sweet & tart.
What alcohol pairs best with Brazilian lemonade?
Tequila, rum or vodka would be great additions to this drink to make it an adult beverage!
Why is it called Brazilian lemonade instead of Brazilian limeade?
It can actually be referred to as both – but the Portuguese word for both lemon and lime is limão. And since this term covers both citrus fruits, this drink can often be called both Brazilian Lemonade & Brazilian Limeade.
Lima Ekram
What a delicious drink! Bookmarking for the summer!
Umamiology
Yes, this Brazilian lemonade is great for a hot day!
Beebee
This drink was so refreshing. I’ll be making this one in our next backyard party for sure. I like that I can add other fruits to it to mix it up a bit!
Umamiology
Yes, it’s great for a backyard party!
Ned
I loved this refreshing beverage on a beautiful spring day! It was just the trick to kick back and relax on my deck outside. Thank you!
Umamiology
Glad you like it, Ned!
Paula
This Brazilian lemonade was so refreshing! Going to be the drink of the summer, I can already tell.
Umamiology
It is the perfect summer drink, for me!
Umamiology
This lemonade is so refreshing!