Brazilian Limeade
Limonada Suiça
César Ramón•
May 27, 2025
Brazilian Limeade, or Limonada Suiça, which translates to "Swiss Lemonade" in Portuguese, is a blended limeade popular throughout Brazil and increasingly enjoyed in the rest of Latin America and the United States. The drink's origins are debated: some attribute its name to the popular "Swiss" brand of condensed milk used in early recipes, while others credit its creation to Brazil's Swiss immigrant community. Whole limes are pulsed in a blender with water and sugar, then strained. Sweetened condensed milk is traditionally added. For more of a tropical twist, I added coconut water. Serve over ice, as is or with a splash of cachaça or white rum. For the freshest flavor, enjoy this limeade immediately, as it can become bitter over time.
Ingredients (6)
Ingredients (6)
Instructions
Wash limes thoroughly with a drop of dish soap. Slightly trim either end of the lime (which is usually mostly pith), and cut each lime into eighths.
In a high speed blender, working in two batches at a time, blend half of the limes, half of the coconut water, and half of the granulated sugar. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher, and repeat with the second half of the ingredients. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk along with salt. Serve immediately over ice and garnish with more lime wedges if desired. This is best consumed within an hour of making!
