Description
Tropical Brazilian limonada de coco blends refreshing coconut and lime in a creamy, smooth paradise of flavor. Chilled glasses promise pure summer refreshment with each sip you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut cream (cream of coconut)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
Liquid Base:
- 1/2 cup cold water
Sweetener and Ice:
- 23 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups ice cubes
Garnish (Optional):
- lime wheels
- coconut flakes
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Pour coconut cream and freshly squeezed lime juice into a powerful blender, ensuring the ingredients are well-chilled.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar into the liquid mixture, creating a balanced sweet-tart foundation.
- Stream cold water into the blender, helping to dilute and harmonize the intense flavors.
- Drop several ice cubes into the container to enhance the drink’s refreshing temperature and create a smoother texture.
- Activate the blender at maximum velocity, transforming the ingredients into a silky, homogeneous beverage. Process continuously for approximately 90 seconds until completely integrated.
- Pause the blender and sample the limonada, carefully adjusting sweetness by incrementally adding sugar or balancing tartness with additional lime juice.
- Select serving glasses and gently pour the creamy concoction, allowing the mixture to cascade smoothly.
- Optional: Embellish each glass with delicate lime wheel slices and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, elevating the presentation and adding textural intrigue.
Notes
- Swap sugar with honey or agave for a more natural sweetness that complements the coconut and lime flavors.
- Use fresh lime juice for a brighter, more vibrant taste compared to bottled juice, enhancing the drink’s overall freshness.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the limonada extra cool and prevent quick melting of ice, maintaining the drink’s creamy texture.
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, ensure the coconut cream is plant-based and skip any dairy-related additions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg