Brazilian Lemonade with Coconut
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 limes, washed
- 3 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- Place the cold water into a blender.
- Add the sugar and coconut extract
- Add the sweetened condensed milk in the blender.
- Wash the limes with soap and water, rinse well.
- Cut the ends off the limes.
- Then cut the limes into small pieces, about 18 pieces for each lime.
- Add the limes and blend for 20 seconds.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, place the strainer over a bowl or a pitcher.
- Pour the mixture into the strainer removing the pulp.
- Pour into 2-4 glasses and drink immediately.
- If it is too bitter, add more sweetened condensed milk. (Some limes are more bitter than others).
- Add ice to your liking.