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Three glasses of Brazilian Limeade topped with lime wedges and green striped straws
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Brazilian Limeade

This Brazilian Limeade is the perfect refreshing summer beverage. It is usually found at Brazilian steakhouses, but you can make it at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: brazilian limeade
Servings: 3
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Scrub limes with dish soap, rinse, and dry. Cut off the ends and discard. Cut remaining lime into 1/8ths.
    cut limes in a bowl
  • Place lime slices into blender with water. Pulse a few times for a few seconds. There should still be large pieces of lime peel. Do not over-blend.
    cut up limes and water in a blender
  • Pour mixture into a pitcher through a fine mesh sieve. Press the lime pieces down using a spoon or spatula to press all the juice out. Discard lime pieces.
    Blended and drained limes in a colander
  • Pour the lime and water mixture back into the blender. Add sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until creamy and frothy. Taste and add more sugar to taste.
    Limes, water, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk blended in a blender
  • Pour over ice and serve immediately. Garnish with extra lime slices.
    Three glasses of Brazilian Limeade topped with lime wedges and green striped straws

Notes

  • Make sure to serve immediately. Even 20 minutes after blending the drink can become bitter. 
  • Add more sugar or sweetened condensed milk to your liking. 
  • Add ice to the blender with the sugar and sweetened condensed milk for a fun blended drink! 

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg