Description
A creamy and refreshing limeade made with whole limes and sweetened condensed milk—bright, tangy, and frothy for the perfect summertime sip.
Ingredients
5 limes (or 4 large), scrubbed and quartered, white centers discarded
3¼ cups cold water
3 cups ice
1 (14‑oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
Lime wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- Scrub and rinse the limes. Cut into quarters and remove the bitter white pithy core.
- Add lime quarters and cold water to a blender. Blend for 1 minute. Strain the mixture and discard pulp.
- Rinse blender and return the strained juice. Add ice and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until frothy and smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with lime wheels. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, thin-skinned limes for best flavor.
- Strain the lime blend to reduce bitterness and pulp.
- Sweetened coconut condensed milk can be used for vegan version.
- Blend in mint or lime zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
