Recipe
I Made Brazilian Lemonade & It's Perfectly Bittersweet
There's always a drink of the summer. In the past, we've had the Dirty Shirley, the espresso martini, the cosmopolitan, and the porn star martini. But with more people than ever opting for a bevy without alcohol over a boozy option, I predict this summer's drink will be the (booze-free) Brazilian lemonade.
What is a Brazilian lemonade?
Despite its name, this drink is not made of lemons, but limes. For a full history, check out our explainer on the Brazilian lemonade. But all you need to know is it's a blended mixture of whole limes, water, and condensed milk.
What does a Brazilian lemonade taste like?
To my surprise, a Brazilian lemonade isn't all sweetness. Because the entire lime is blended (then strained out), there's a touch of bitterness to perfectly balance out the sweetness you get from the condensed milk. And the creaminess is to die for. It has the texture of a diner-style egg cream in the best way.
How to make a Brazilian lemonade
I did some testing and came up with a batch Brazilian lemonade recipe that'll quench the thirst of about four people. And you only need to purchase two ingredients: limes and condensed milk. You'll also need a blender, a strainer, water, and ice. If you want to booze this up, I suggest throwing in some vodka. And don't worry about it curdling as condensed milk is different than regular milk.
Here's the Spoon Brazilian Lemonade recipe:
Brazilian Lemonade
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 limes washed
- 1 14-ounce can condensed milk