Blended Brazilian Limeade (Limonada Suiça) | Recipe Drop | Food52

BLENDED BRAZILIAN LIMEADE (LIMONADA SUIÇA):
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"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. . . For the freshest flavor, enjoy this limeade immediately, as it can become bitter over time" - César
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[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

The tip of adding a pinch of salt to sweet drinks to bring out the flavors really works!

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

It isn’t complete without it!

[@jackgude3969]

Legitimately laughed out loud at the hard cut right before Cesar tried pouring that giant wide bowl of limeade and spilled all over the counter

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

😂🤫

[@jfitch25]

Note that he is using Key Limes. Key Limes have a lot less pith (the white part of the peel). You can use Persian limes, but you want discard the pith prior to blending. Zest them and peel the pith away from the fruit. Add the zest and the meat of the fruit (no pith) to the blender and follow the recipe from there. I have never seen this made with coconut water, but will be giving it a try.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

Hi! These were not key limes but great tips!

[@l.goodman2134]

Oooh I feel like rum with this would be so nice

[@aliciaf1055]

There was absolute chaos when he poured from the bowl to the jug, wasn't there?

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

I used a ladle 😉

[@ToniHinton]

@@cesar.ramon.perez.medero So you heard me through the screen. "Dude, no! Use a ladle!"

[@swisski]

I believe the name Limonada Suiça comes from the fact that back in the day Brazil imported most of its sweetened condensed milk from Switzerland through Nestle, and the can had a typical pastoral scene with a Swiss milkmaid on the wrapper.

[@betsychavez2914]

I have sweetened condensed coconut milk

[@jamesnotjames]

it's so good in this, trust

[@storiestheytoldme]

Wow!

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

Love it with condensed coconut milk!

[@ayakoholic]

I was going to ask how to make it without dairy! Thanks!

[@Rooted-N-essentialoils]

Love this ❤

[@portisleft6483]

Awesome

[@antoniomromo]

I make a version of this by zesting the skin first, then peel and blend the limes. I really dislike bitter things, so this cuts down on that flavor massively.

[@BlackTigr]

Excellent. I followed a shaved fruit ice video I saw online, but wasn't digging the lime one I made. But since I had already put some sweetened condensed milk on it, I figured I'd just stick it in the freezer until I figure out what to do with it. Looks like I found it.

[@XOXOLOLA100]

Sounds like fun to me 😊

[@meowzord]

was about to comment "liquid key lime pie" and then ya'll said it lol

[@harkejuice]

Ah this is awesome, I usually make Venezuelan Chicha this at least tastes healthier lol! Thanks César!

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Hey César! I’m loving the no hat 😉 This sounds like an amazing drink. I gotta make mine alcoholic…it screams white rum.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

White rum makes it POP!

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

@@cesar.ramon.perez.medero Gotchu 😉

[@predoarantes4641]

Brazil mentioned?

[@RP-wz9xb]

Now I wish I had a blender.

[@Rickettsia505]

I'd better find mine. 😂

[@BlackTigr]

Since you don't seem to need to completely puree it, you can probably just use a food processor.

[@RP-wz9xb]

@@BlackTigr that's an interesting idea. Maybe I just need to be careful not to fill it up too much to make a mess? I made butter in my food processor (from cream) and that got messy.

[@BlackTigr]

@@RP-wz9xb Yeah I'd definitely recommend checking if there's any kind of indicator on the bowl for max capacity before prepping. I'll probably just make a half batch.

[@AlgebraNerd06]

Tengo sed!!! 😋

[@maryandchild]

can you do this without the sweetened condensed milk? or does that defeat the purpose. i'm lactose intolerant!

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

I mention you can use condensed coconut milk as well!

[@maryandchild]

@@cesar.ramon.perez.medero thanks, I heard that but had a brain fart and just heard "milk" in my head.

[@lyricwilberg]

YAY!! No hat :D

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

😊

[@deeprooteddishes]

🍋🥥🍋🥥🍋

[@bobbystrother3666]

Sad that it doesn't last longer. What happens to it after an hour, separation?

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

It gets too bitter.

[@dmf13]

never heard of limonada suíça with condensed milk and coconut water.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

Now you have.

[@cmc1889]

Yes... Or that amount of limes

[@BigHairyCrank]

I've this like 5 times in the past and it always came out too bitter and nasty....a couple sips and then it would get dumped down the drain. Everyone says Brazilian Limeade is so good but I wouldn't even feed mine to my dog. I think my problem is the over-blending as I was blending the limes until there were no visible chunks. It looked pretty but taste no gouda. Sweetened condensed coconut milk? I never knew that even existed. I will give this one a try since the technique in this recipe is more refined. If I screw this one up, no more Brazilian Limeade for me.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

You’re definitely over blending. Just a few half second pulses.

[@kiwilerner]

If you tend to overblend, you can go the route of zesting the limes carefully (avoid getting the white pith), then take off the remaining pith before cutting up the lime fruit. If you use the zest and fruit alone, you can pretty much blend to your heart's content and bitterness won't be an issue!

[@BigHairyCrank]

Quick Update: Success !!! I made this again following this recipe to the "t" and it came out great. Just like a "light" key lime pie. Thanks for the tips everyone. This one is a keeper.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

@@BigHairyCrank YES!!!!! This makes me so happy!!!

[@Maiasatara]

"I haven't heard that before." Seriously? Key Lime Pie was literally my first thought when he listed the ingredients. $100 pitcher ad disguised as a recipe. All that said, it sounds delicious, and I have the ingredients. I'll be making it.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

Yes, seriously. We remarkably don’t all think the same. And a home goods company selling stuff?! Unbelievable. 😂

[@bobbystrother3666]

Pretty cool pitcher tho

[@R41D]

what is with the weird flickering in the editing. anyone else seeing that?

[@whocares12345]

Don’t use dish soap to wash your fruit…

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

You’ll be fine.

[@1337billybob]

Soap on food? I am not sure that is safe.

[@roberttaylor9259]

...you ugh. you know you rinse it, right?

[@aliciaf1055]

The same stuff you use to clean dishes isn't safe to touch food?

[@user-ft9tf5tw6l]

replace the soap w baking soda. let them sit in it for 5 min then rinse.

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

You don’t put the utensils you washed with soap into your mouth?

[@mimin7526]

Literally moved onto another video! This guy is talking way too freaking much!!!! Just make the damn lemonade!

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

Moved on before typing up an entire comment? 😂 You must be such a busy person! Maybe stick to TikTok 😘

[@BlackJesus8463]

It must be key lime season!

[@cesar.ramon.perez.medero]

It wasn’t a key lime.