Description
A refreshing and creamy Brazilian beverage featuring tart limes blended with rich coconut milk and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. This easy-to-make limeade is perfect for hot summer days and requires only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ripe lime, thoroughly washed (option to add another lime for extra zest)
- 4 cups water
- 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Wash and prepare lime: Thoroughly wash the lime to remove any wax or residue. Cut off the ends and then slice the lime into wedges, including the peel.
- Blend the ingredients: Place the lime wedges, water, coconut milk, and maple syrup into a blender. Blend for about 30 seconds to combine without extracting bitterness from the lime peel.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag to remove pulp and rind bits, resulting in a smooth lemonade.
- Serve: Pour the strained limeade over a glass filled with ice and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and refreshment.
- Alternative hand-squeezed method: If you don’t have a blender, squeeze 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Stir in the water, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Add lime zest with a citrus zester and mix well. Pour over ice and serve.
Notes
- Blending the whole lime with rind creates a slight bitterness if blended too long; limit blending to about 30 seconds.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup according to taste.
- Use ripe, fresh limes for the best balance of tartness and flavor.
- Chilling the ingredients or serving immediately over ice enhances the refreshment factor.
- The hand-squeezed method is a great alternative if you don’t have a blender but yields a slightly less creamy texture.
