Strawberry Brazilian Lemonade
This strawberry Brazilian lemonade is creamy, tart, fruity, and incredibly refreshing. Made by briefly blending fresh strawberries and whole limes before straining and adding condensed milk, it’s an easy pink summer drink that comes together in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
Ingredients
- 5 fresh limes, thoroughly washed and quartered
- 15 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 6 cups cold water, divided
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk or sugar-free sweetened condensed milk
- Ice, for serving
- Optional: sweetener of choice, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit. Wash the limes and strawberries thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and cut each lime into quarters.
- Blend briefly. Add the quartered limes, strawberries, and 3 cups of cold water to a high-powered blender. Blend for no more than 20 to 30 seconds to extract the lime flavor without creating too much bitterness from the peel and pith.
- Strain immediately. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher or bowl. Gently press the pulp with the back of a spoon to extract the liquid, then discard the remaining pulp, seeds, and peel.
- Add the condensed milk. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until completely combined and creamy.
- Finish the lemonade. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste and add additional sweetener only if needed.
- Serve. Pour over plenty of ice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not over-blend the limes. Keep blending time to 30 seconds or less to prevent the drink from becoming bitter.
- Strain the lime mixture immediately after blending.
- The amount of sweetness you need may vary depending on your strawberries, limes, and the type of condensed milk you use.
- For a lighter option, use less condensed milk or a lower-sugar version.
- Strawberry Brazilian lemonade is best enjoyed fresh and served the same day it is made.
- Stir before serving, as some natural separation may occur.