Brazilian Mint Lemonade
A creamy and refreshing Brazilian drink made with whole limes, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh mint. This blended lemonade is rich, frothy, and unlike any lemonade you have tried before.
Creamy blended Brazilian lemonade with sweetened condensed milk and fresh mint.
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Instructions
Prep the Limes
Wash the limes thoroughly. Cut off both ends of each lime and cut each lime into quarters. Do not peel the limes as the rind adds flavor, but remove any visible seeds to prevent bitterness.
Blend the Base
Add the lime quarters, cold water, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, sugar, and salt into a blender. Blend on high speed for exactly 5 seconds. Do not over-blend or the drink will become very bitter from the lime rind.
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
Add Mint and Ice
Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and stir gently. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.
Serve Immediately
Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel. Serve right away as the drink loses its frothy texture and may become bitter if it sits too long.
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