Refreshing Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut
Escape to a tropical paradise with every sip of this Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut! This delightful drink combines the zesty tang of fresh limes with the creamy sweetness of coconut, creating a refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or preferred sweetener)
- 2 limes, washed
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (or coconut cream for vegan option)
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine cold water, sugar, and optional coconut extract.
- Prepare the Limes: Wash and cut limes into small pieces.
- Blend the Limes: Add lime pieces to the blender and blend for about 20 seconds.
- Strain for Smoothness: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove pulp.
- Serve: Pour into glasses over ice and adjust sweetness if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg