How To Make A Simple Syrup
- First you want to make a simple syrup – equal parts sugar and water.
- Heat on your stove top just until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool
Juice Your Limes
- Next you want to juice your limes. I don’t have a fancy juicer or citrus juicer, so I use my good ol’ fashion lemon press.
- You’ll need 8 to 12 limes depending on the size. You just want to squeeze about a cup and a half of juice.
Tip: If you roll your limes across the counter with a little muscle they will produce more juice.
How To Make Your Brazilian Limeade Base
- Combine your lime juice, simple syrup and about 5 cups of water in a pitcher.
- Stir Until Well Combined
The Secret Ingredient For Brazilian Limeade
Insider Hack
Here’s an insider hack – while I LOVE love love making this from scratch – when I’m in a pinch, sometimes I’ll buy a bottle of Simply Limeade and combine it with a can of sweetened condensed milk. It produces a similar flavor in a fraction of the time. So on a day when you’re feeling fancy – make it from scratch. In a hurry – store bought all the way. I’ve included some links to products used here:

A delicious twist on limeade. This creamy, dreamy and tart drink will knock your socks off.
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 10 limes juiced
- 5 cups cold water
- 15 oz can sweet and condensed milk
- lime slices for garnish
- Make a simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat on your stove top just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Juice your limes.
- Combine lime juice, simple syrup, and water in a pitcher. Stir in sweet and condensed milk.
- Serve with lots of ice and a lime slice.
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This looks unique and I have the ingredients on hand. Can’t wait to try it!
I just had this at a restaurant last weekend. Can’t wait to try it out at home.
This was so good!!! Can’t wait to make it again!!! Thank you!
This was amazing!
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!
opps! Sorry for calling you Jo. Confused my bloggers for a minute there!
It is one 15 ounce can
I made the lavender lemonade, it was a hut!!
Now I need a recipe for basil basil lemonade
It was amazing
This sounds super refreshing, perfect for summer!