Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade)

#02 2026-06-24 serves 6 source Sweetened Condensed MilkLimeEasySummerQuick

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4 limes scrubbed and washed, plus wedges or wheels for serving	cut off tips and quarter the limes	pulse in blender until just combined, extracting flavor without bitterness	strain through fine-mesh strainer, pressing out liquid	divide among ice-filled glasses and serve with lime wedges
1/3 cup granulated sugar
7 ounce sweetened condensed milk or, for a dairy-free version, use 7 ounces sweetened condensed coconut milk
4 cup cold water
4 cup ice plus more for serving
4 limes scrubbed and washed, plus wedges or wheels for serving

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ingredients

4 limes scrubbed and washed, plus wedges or wheels for serving
1/3 cup granulated sugar
7 ounce sweetened condensed milk or, for a dairy-free version, use 7 ounces sweetened condensed coconut milk
4 cup cold water
4 cup ice plus more for serving

method

Cut off and discard the tips of the limes, then cut the limes in quarters.
Working in batches if your blender is smaller, pulse limes, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water and ice in a blender 5 to 8 times until the ingredients are just combined. You’re looking to extract flavor from the limes, but not to pulverize them, which can make the drink too bitter. Pieces of lime rind may still be visible.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher or bowl with a spout. Use the back of a spoon to push out as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.
Divide among tall, ice-filled glasses, garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.