Recipes & Cooking Drinks Lemonade Brazilian Lemonade Is This Summer's Most Refreshing Drink 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews You don't even need a juicer to make this frosty summer drink. By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on August 18, 2023 Recipe tested by Sarah Brekke, MS Recipe tested by Sarah Brekke, MS Sarah Brekke, a culinary expert with The Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen, is passionate about food and cooking. Her unique background as both a food scientist and a culinary contributor allows her to blend her passions for both educating readers and creating tasty content. Learn more about the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 3 1/2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Made with limes instead of lemons, this refreshing Brazilian lemonade recipe (also known as Swiss lemonade) is the ultimate summer beverage. It's actually closer to a limeade than a lemonade in flavor. You'll need just a handful of ingredients and a blender to whip up a big batch. We'll walk you through how to make Brazilian lemonade including our number one tip for removing any bitter flavor in the finished drink. You'll need a blender and fine-mesh sieve to make a batch at home. Brazilian Lemonade Ingredients Unlike classic lemonade, Brazilian lemonade with made with whole limes and condensed milk for sweetness. It's richer and creamier than traditional lemonade. Limes: When you get to the grocery store, it's important to choose the juiciest limes possible. Choose limes that are on the smaller side and are heavy for their size. Give the lime a little squeeze with your thumb; the skin should be relatively smooth and should have a little give when pressure is applied. If the skin feels thick or too bumpy, the lime won't have as much juice, the juice may be more bitter, and there will be more rind than you'd want for a drink such as this. Sweetened Condensed Milk: Condensed milk is cow's milk with the water content removed. It's often sweetened with sugar. It's thick and creamy. Do not substitute evaporated milk in this recipe. It will not have the same texture or flavor. Salt: Don't skip the salt! A little of salt helps remove any lingering bitterness from the lime peel. Add some to the whole batch and a pinch to each glass if the drink tastes too bitter. How to Customize Brazilian Lemonade Brazilian lemonade with condensed milk is the perfect starting point for a number of refreshing summer sips. To make a Brazilian lemonade cocktail, try adding a shot of rum, tequila, or flavored liqueur to each glass. If you prefer your lemonade less sweet, dial back on the sugar and condensed milk. Just know the finished drink may be more bitter. Garnish the drink with fresh lime, orange, or lemon slices, or add a few sprigs of fresh mint. 10 Fresh and Fruity Lemonade Recipes to Beat the Heat Ingredients 3 limes, washed well and quartered 3 cups water 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) Ice cubes Directions In a blender, combine lime quarters, water, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Cover and blend until smooth. Pass mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small pitcher. If mixture is bitter to taste, stir in salt. Serve over ice. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 145 Calories 2g Fat 34g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 145.3 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1.8g 2% Saturated Fat 1.1g 5% Cholesterol 6.5mg 2% Sodium 33.2mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7% Total Sugars 28g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Vitamin C 20mg 22% Calcium 82.1mg 6% Iron 0.4mg 2% Potassium 139.6mg 3% Fatty acids, total trans 0g Vitamin D 1.1IU Alanine 0.1g Arginine 0.1g Ash 0.7g Aspartic acid 0.1g Caffeine 0mg Carotene, alpha 0mcg Choline, total 20.5mg Copper, Cu 0.1mg Cystine 0g Energy 608kJ Fluoride, F 131.5mcg Folate, total 7.5mcg Glutamic acid 0.3g Glycine 0g Histidine 0g Isoleucine 0.1g Leucine 0.1g Lysine 0.1g Methionine 0g Magnesium, Mg 10.8mg Manganese, Mn 0mg Niacin 0.2mg Phosphorus, P 60.4mg Pantothenic acid 0.3mg Phenylalanine 0.1g Proline 0.1g Retinol 14mcg Selenium, Se 3.2mcg Serine 0.1g Theobromine 0mg Threonine 0.1g Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.2mg Tryptophan 0g Tyrosine 0.1g Valine 0.1g Vitamin A, IU 84.6IU Vitamin A, RAE 15.5mcg Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg Vitamin B-6 0mg Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.5mcg Water 248.8g Zinc, Zn 0.3mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.