Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 unit

limes

quartered

0.33 cup

sugar

3 tbsp

sweetened condensed milk

5 cup

water

divided use

Step 1
~1 min

Combine quartered limes, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and 4 cups of cold water in a blender.

Step 2
~1 min

Blend on high speed until limes are slightly chopped.

Step 3
~1 min

Strain the mixture into a pitcher.

Step 4
~1 min

With the strainer still over the pitcher, slowly pour the remaining 1 cup of water through the strainer over the lime pieces to extract remaining sugar and juice.

Step 5
~1 min

Adjust sweetness by adding more water if needed.

Step 6
~1 min

Serve chilled.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar and water to your preference.

Use very cold water for a more refreshing drink.

Garnish with lime slices for presentation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium (lime)
Noise Level
Medium (blender)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a refreshing drink on a hot day.

Pair with Brazilian snacks or appetizers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Coxinha (Brazilian Chicken Croquette)
Pastel (Brazilian Fried Pastry)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Brazil

Cultural Significance

Popular street drink in Brazil.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Carnival
Summer Parties

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Casual Gathering
Picnic

Popularity Score

75/100

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