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Brazilian Limeade / Lemonade (No Refined Sugar)

by Lindsay Cotter · 08/03/2020

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★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
title collage of glasses of sugar free Brazilian limeade garnished with fresh mint on drink serving tray
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Brazilian limeade (also known as lemonade) combines fruit juice, vegan condensed milk and mint to create a refreshing drink with no refined sugar! Make this Brazilian lemonade recipe to help you cool down from the summer heat!

glasses of sugar free Brazilian limeade garnished with fresh mint on drink serving tray

Alright, this has to be my new favorite summer drink. Yes, it’s blazing hot out there and this limeade recipe cannot have come at a better time. Trust me, you’ll want to make batches and batches and batches.

Quick info about this recipe! Brazilian limeade is also known as Brazilian lemonade. This is because in Brazil, where the native language is Portuguese, they use the same word, limão, for lemon and lime.

Also, Brazilians sometimes call the drink Limonada Suíça, which translates to “Swiss Lemonade”. Why is anyone’s guess because Switzerland is nowhere near Brazil. Haha.

Anyway, it is a creamy, slightly tart, sweetened milk drink and it’s a very popular drink in Brazil. AND they serve it right here in UTAH, at Tucanos Grill. It’s a drink that is so incredibly refreshing, you’ll want to sip on it all day long. The heat of summer is no match for this one!

Vegan Brazilian limeade

Now, if you don’t have an aversion to dairy products, you can make a pitcher of the limeade using the recipe’s traditional sweetener, which is condensed milk.

But I’m keeping things dairy-free and vegan for this recipe. So, we’ll sweeten the drink using my super easy recipe for vegan condensed milk!

overhead photo: vegan condensed milk, fresh mint and limes cut in half on wooden cutting board

 

INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

  • limes – Be sure to use traditional limes and not key limes, because their flavor profiles are different.
  • water – I prefer filtered water but good old fashioned tap water works too.
  • monk fruit sweetener, granulated sugar, or sweetener of choice
  • sweetened condensed milk or vegan condensed milk. If you don’t want to make the milk, you can buy it. This is the vegan condensed milk brand that I recommend using.
  • Fresh mint leaves and lime slices, to garnish

 

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash the limes.

You’ll want to use a vegetable brush and hand or dish soap to scrub the skin. This is to remove any pesticides or wax.

Then, slice each lime into 4 quarters and add them to the blender with HALF of the sweetener and HALF of the water.

lime wedges and water in a white KitchenAid blender

 

2. Blend the ingredients

Place the lid on your blender, and pulse about 5 times.

ingredients mixing in blender to make Brazilian lemonade recippe

3. Strain the mixture.

Place a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher or large bowl and pour the blended lime mixture through the strainer.

Then, use your hands to push the rest of the liquid through the strainer into the bowl or pitcher. Discard the pulp and repeat with the remaining limes, sugar, and water.

overhead image: fine mesh strainer with lime pulp over a white mixing bowl

4. Blend again.

Pour the strained lime mixture back into the blender and add the condensed milk. Pulse again to blend.

Alternatively, pour the strained lime sugar mixture into a larger pitcher, then stir in the condensed milk with a spoon. Add ice and stir again.

 

overhead photo of Brazilian limeade in glass garnished with fresh mint and lime slices

5. Garnish

Garnish with mint leaves and extra lime slices, if desired.

Serve immediately or keep the Brazilian limeade in the fridge for no longer than one day. To avoid diluting the Brazilian lemonade, refrigerate it without any ice.

Brazilian limeade in a cocktail glass garnished with slice of lime and fresh herbs

How to make vegan condensed milk

There are just a few simple ingredients that you’ll need to create the condensed milk. To print the recipe, see my vegan condensed milk post.

  • 2 cups full fat coconut cream or coconut milk
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup agave or 1/3 cup powdered sugar substitute
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  1. Bring to a boil and then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. To make sugar free condensed milk, add 1/4 tsp xanthan gum to thicken.

 

OTHER LEMON AND LIME DRINKS TO MAKE:

  • Key Lime Pie Smoothie (Keto and Vegan Option) – This smoothie is very refreshing! Key limes are in season for a short time, so when you find them in the store, squeeze the juice and freeze it to use whenever you want!
  • Zingy Turmeric Ginger Lemonade with Mint – If you’re feeling a little cold coming on, swap out your afternoon coffee or tea routine for some of this lemonade. You’ll feel better in no time!
  • Homemade Fruit Kvass – This fermented drink is delicious and can help improve your digestion and boost your metabolism!
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glasses of sugar free Brazilian limeade garnished with fresh mint on drink serving tray

Brazilian Limeade / Lemonade (Vegan, No Refined Sugar)


★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
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Brazilian limeade (also known as lemonade) combines fruit juice, vegan condensed milk and mint to create a refreshing drink with no refined sugar! Make this Brazilian lemonade recipe to help you cool down from the summer heat!


Ingredients

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  • 4 limes
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup monk fruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk or vegan condensed milk (sweetened or sugar free)
  • Mint leaves and lime slices, to garnish

Instructions

  • 4 limes
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup monk fruit sweetener or unrefined sugar of choice
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk
  • Mint leaves and lime slices, to garnish
  1. Wash limes thoroughly by, scrubbing the skin with hand or dish soap to remove any pesticides or wax.  Slice into quarters.
  2. Add limes to high speed blender.
  3. Add 1/2 of the sugar and water, place the lid on your blender, and pulse about 5 times.
  4. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher or large bowl and pour the blended lime mixture through the strainer. Press the rest of the liquid through the strainer into the bowl or pitcher. Discard the pulp. Repeat with remaining limes, sugar, and water.
  5. Pour the strained lime mixture back into the blender and add the condensed milk. Pulse again to blend. Alternatively, pour the strained lime sugar mixture into a larger pitcher, then stir in the condensed milk with a spoon. Add ice and stir again.
  6. Garnish with mint leaves and extra lime slices, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately or keep in fridge (without ice) for up to a day.

Notes

Nutrition below based on using vegan condensed milk with raw sugar or agave. There is a sugar free option on my vegan sweetened condensed milk recipe.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: drinks
  • Cuisine: Portuguese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 58
  • Sugar: 8.9 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Fat: 1.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

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Now, who’s thirsty? May your cup overfloweth!

Cheers,

LC

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  1. Emila says

    12/25/2020 at 6:03 AM

    Wow, this is so amazing and delicious lemonade recipe you shared. What a great reading for me. Thank you for sharing it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      12/25/2020 at 7:01 PM

      I hope you enjoy the lemonade, Emila!

      Reply
  2. Emily Watts says

    08/13/2020 at 11:49 PM

    Hey Lindsay, my family loved that refreshing drink. I will recommend everyone to try once in this summer. Thanks

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      08/14/2020 at 9:28 PM

      Glad to hear that Emily! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. wilhelmina says

    08/06/2020 at 9:15 AM

    This limeade is so refreshing and crisp! A great summer sip that I will making often!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      08/08/2020 at 8:10 PM

      Glad you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Toni Dash says

    08/06/2020 at 4:52 AM

    This tastes really amazing! My husband loved it! We will definitely make it again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      08/08/2020 at 8:10 PM

      Yaaayyy! Thanks, Toni!

      Reply
  5. Lauren k says

    08/05/2020 at 9:28 AM

    Love this so much! It’s so refreshing and simple to make. I’m making it again this weekend at our lake house!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      08/05/2020 at 4:40 PM

      So glad you love it Lauren! Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Beth says

    08/05/2020 at 7:57 AM

    This looks so delicious and refreshing! My kids are going to love this! I can’t wait to make this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      08/05/2020 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks, Beth! I hope ya’ll enjoy it!

      Reply

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