Brazilian Limonada Mocktail Recipe
Fresh lime juice, sweet condensed milk
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Ingredients
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Limonada Base
Serving & Garnish
Method
Limonada Base
Juice and Extract
Roll the limes on the countertop under your palm for 20–30 seconds to loosen juices. Halve the limes and juice them until you have about 3/4 to 1 cup (180–240 ml) of fresh lime juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds if you prefer a smoother drink.
Combine with Water and Condensed Milk
Add 4 cups cold water to the pitcher with the strained lime juice. Pour in 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk. Whisk vigorously until the condensed milk is fully incorporated and the mixture is homogenous. Taste and, if you prefer a slightly sweeter or creamier drink, stir in up to 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and whisk again until dissolved.
Adjust Consistency
If the lime flavor is too sharp, add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup water and re-taste. If it's too mild, add the juice of one more lime. The final balance should be bright, tangy, and pleasantly creamy from the condensed milk.
Serve & Garnish
Fill 4 serving glasses with ice (about 1/2 cup ice per glass). Pour the limonada over the ice, dividing it evenly among the glasses.