Brazilian Lemonde
Serving Size: 6
DESCRIPTION
This dairy-free Brazilian lemonade is the most thirst quenching refreshment for hot summer days. It’s essentially homemade limeade with a creamy, dreamy touch of condensed milk. Instead of the regular condensed milk, I’ve taken this classic treat and given it a vegan twist by using condensed oat milk to achieve that same luscious and velvety texture.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 whole limes washed with baking soda or vinegar water
- 11.25 ounces oat condensed milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- ice as needed
METHOD
- Prep: Mix 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of baking soda (or vinegar) in a bowl or pitcher. Submerge limes for 2 minutes, then remove from the water. Rinse the limes under running water before slicing into quarter pieces.
- Blend the quartered limes into a high speed blender along with 2 cups of water. Note: Use short bursts instead of a continuous blend to avoid releasing too many bitter compounds, and making the lemonade overly bitter.
- Strain the lime juice through a mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher.
- Add the remaining water to the strained lime juice, and then mix in the oat condensed milk and sugar.
- Chill the limonade in the refrigerator for at least a couple hours before serving over ice.
- Note - Brazilian lemonade contains a slightly bitter taste that comes from blending the entire lime (including the pith). To avoid bitterness - Simply skip the blending and grate the zest of your limes without going too deep into the pith. Then squeeze out the the juice from the limes using a citrus squeezer. Combine the zest, lime juice, water, sugar and oat condensed milk together in jug. Finally serve over ice, and enjoy!
NOTES
- Chill the Ingredients: Chill the water and condensed milk before blending. This reduces the need for too much ice, which dilutes the flavor.
- Adjust the Sweetness Gradually: Add the sugar in small amounts, tasting as you go. This allows you to fine-tune the sweetness to your personal preference.
- Get Creative with Garnishes: Try different garnishes for a fun presentation! Some of my favorites are lime slices, sprigs of fresh mint, and edible flowers.
- Reduce the Peel: If you prefer a less bitter drink, reduce the amount of peel blended with the lime. You can remove some or all of it to control the bitterness level.
NUTRITION
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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