Do you like lemonade? Then you'll love limeade! It is refreshing and tart and delicious! This recipe is a twist on a classic limeade - Brazilian Limeade! It has a creamy, sweet component that will keep you pouring glass after glass. I recently made this at a party and I received an inbox full of recipe requests the next day!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
There is a Brazilian restaurant in Utah called Tocano's. They serve a creamy, tart, and delicious limeade that is non-alcoholic and is called Brazilian Limeade. This recipe is a copycat of that drink. Trust me - once you try this, you'll be hooked! Some call this Brazilian Lemonade, even though traditionally it is made with whole limes. But either way - it is delicious! We've created this short-cut version of the drink. This drink is perfect alongside steak tacos, chicken fajitas, or instant pot barbacoa.
You'll love this recipe because:
- It is fast and easy to make! It only has two ingredients and can be made up quick!
- It is addicting! The tart and sweet combo will leave you pouring glass after glass.
- It is refreshing during the warming months. There is nothing more satisfying than a lemon or limeade during the summer.
- Everyone loves it! Kids and adults alike gulp this drink down. It's so dang good!
About The Ingredients
You guys, the ingredient list for this Brazilian limeade recipe is so short. You can pick up everything at your grocery store.
- Limeade - this is the base of the drink. I usually opt to use a pre-made version like Simply Limeade, but you can choose to make a homemade limeade (instructions in recipe card), or make it from frozen limeade concentrate.
- Sweetened condensed milk - this can be found in the baking aisle. Sweetened condensed milk is cows milk with the water removed and sugar added. This is what gives the drink its sweetness and creamy element.
- Limes for garnish - this is optional, and I sometimes omit this. But a little garnish is always nice.
For a complete list of ingredients and amounts, see recipe card below.
How Do I Make Brazilian Limeade?
This recipe comes together in a snap! Here is how to make it!
- In a 1 gallon pitcher, add your limeade.
- Pour in sweetened condense milk.
- Stir until sweetened condensed milk is dissolved.
- Server over ice and garnish with limes.
Limeade Options
There are a few different options when it comes to limeade:
- Premade - If you are going for the premade option - I like the simply limeade. You can find it in the refrigerated section and it is delicious!
- Frozen Limeade Concentrate - prepare according to package instructions.
- Make your own - The last option is to make your own. All you'll need are limes, water, and sugar:
Homemade Limeade:
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 quarts cold water
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
All of these options are delicious, I've tried them all!
FAQs
Absolutely! Just add less of the sweetened condensed milk for a more tart version.
Of course, it will have a slightly different flavor profile, but will still be delicious!
This Brazilian limeade recipe is best served fresh, the sweetened condensed milk tends to separate if left in the fridge. But you can keep it in an airtight container for about 24 hours in the fridge.
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Brazilian Limeade
Equipment
- 1 gallon pitcher
Ingredients
- 52 ounces limeade see notes for options
- 15 ounces can sweet and condensed milk
- lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine limeade and sweetened condensed milk, stir to combined.
- Serve with lots of ice and a lime slice.
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Notes
- Premade - If you are going for the premade option - I like the simply limeade. You can find it in the refrigerated section and it is delicious!
- Frozen Limeade Concentrate - prepare according to package instructions.
- Make your own - The last option is to make your own. All you'll need are limes, water, and sugar. I'll give all the details in the recipe card.
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 quarts cold water
Nutrition
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Althegardener says
Yes! I have a Persian lime houseplant giving me huge limes. Time to make a fake daquiri?
lORI says
I'm excited to try this recipe! I bet it would be even better with some rum added in similar to a pina colada or maybe with tequila to taste like a creamy margarita. Yum
Emily Kemp says
This sounds super refreshing, perfect for summer!
Verna says
It was amazing
Verna says
I made the lavender lemonade, it was a hut!!
Now I need a recipe for basil basil lemonade
Lydia Jones says
Hello Jo.
I apologize for my confusion, but is it half the can of sweetened condensed milk, or the whole can. Maybe I read wrong earlier in the post, but I thought it said to add half. But the written recipe doesn't make that distinction. Thanks!
Lydia Jones says
opps! Sorry for calling you Jo. Confused my bloggers for a minute there!
Kadee says
It is one 15 ounce can
abbey says
This was amazing!
Heather Dickens says
This was so good!!! Can't wait to make it again!!! Thank you!
Laura Jacobson says
I just had this at a restaurant last weekend. Can't wait to try it out at home.
Oanh Ho says
This looks unique and I have the ingredients on hand. Can't wait to try it!