Description
A refreshing Brazilian beverage made with limes, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large limes, quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the quartered limes and sugar. Pulse a few times to release the lime juice, but do not blend completely into a puree.
- Add the cold water to the blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend in an additional 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk.
- Try adding a splash of coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g