Brazilian Lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink made with limes, sugar, and condensed milk. Despite its name, it’s actually made with limes rather than lemons. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
– 4 limes
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 3 cups cold water
– 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
– Ice cubes
– Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
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Instructions:
1. Wash the limes thoroughly, then cut off the ends and slice them into eight wedges each. Remove any seeds.
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2. Place the lime wedges and sugar in a blender. Blend until the limes are completely crushed and the sugar is dissolved.
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3. Pour the lime-sugar mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove the pulp. Use the back of a spoon to press out as much liquid as possible.
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4. Add the cold water and sweetened condensed milk to the pitcher. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined.
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5. Taste the Brazilian lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lime juice if necessary.
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6. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Brazilian lemonade over the ice.
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7. Garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.
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Enjoy your refreshing Brazilian Lemonade!