Description
Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut is your ultimate tropical escape in a glass! This refreshing drink beautifully combines the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed limes with the creamy sweetness of coconut. Each sip transports you to sun-kissed beaches, perfect for quenching your thirst on hot summer days or for entertaining friends at casual gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, this delightful beverage promises to be a crowd-pleaser every time. Whether you’re enjoying it poolside or at a backyard barbecue, Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut will elevate your refreshment game and leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or natural sweetener)
- 2 limes, washed
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (or coconut cream)
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 3 cups of cold water, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Blend until sugar dissolves.
- Wash the limes under running water, cut off both ends, and slice into about 18 pieces. Add lime pieces to the blender.
- Blend on high for about 20 seconds until well combined.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sweetened condensed milk.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices or shredded coconut if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg