Easy Vegan Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (Limeade)
Today we are making an Easy Vegan Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (aka, Limeade)! We’re diving headfirst into the vibrant world of Brazilian cuisine with a refreshing twist – this popular drink is basically a tropical dance party for your taste buds! This delightful concoction is often referred to as Limeade because it stars whole limes as its main character, infusing every sip with a burst of sunshine from the heart of Brazil.
This Brazilian drink is a street-food staple and a go-to refresher for folks navigating the sweltering heat of Brazil. Traditionally, it’s made with a secret ingredient – sweetened condensed milk – which gives this creamy drink its texture. But here’s where our recipe takes a twist towards the plant-based side – we’ve waved goodbye to the dairy and opted for creamy coconut milk combined with the natural sweetness of agave nectar. These are blended together with limes (the whole fruit, not just the lime pulp!), a few cups of water and ice cubes, then strained through a fine-mesh strainer. It’s a choice that not only makes this summer drink vegan-friendly but also adds a tropical twist that’ll transport your taste buds to the sandy beaches of Copacabana on a hot day. So let’s get onto the recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Brazilian Lemonade Recipe
Vegan Delight with a Creamy Twist: If you’re on the prowl for a simple drink, this creamy limeade is a genuine game-changer. We’ve taken the classic Brazilian Lemonade and given it a luscious vegan makeover. Instead of the conventional sweetened condensed milk, we’re introducing some simple ingredients to replace the dairy. Creamy coconut milk and a touch of agave nectar! This transformation not only makes it entirely plant-based but also brings a velvety texture that’ll make your taste buds dance with delight.
A Tropical Vacation From Home: Close your eyes and imagine a hot summer day, the sun kissing your skin, and you’re lounging with a glass of this Brazilian Lemonade. The combination of the zestiness of juicy limes and coconut’s creaminess is like a tropical breeze that sweeps you away to a sandy beach. It’s a sip of pure joy that’ll have you daydreaming of faraway destinations, all while you enjoy the ultimate refreshment! If you don’t have enough time on your hands then this refreshing drink is the perfect way to quickly prepare something to sip on for any party in 10 minutes!
Substitutions
Coconut Milk: Make sure to use full-fat, canned coconut milk. Low-fat or carton milks do not provide the most creaminess for this recipe. I prefer to use Thai Kitchen brand of canned coconut milk, as it doesn’t contain as many chemicals and preservatives as other brands of canned milk do. The taste is also very rich and doesn’t have that metallic taste that some canned foods do.
Limes: Do not substitute the fresh limes with lemon, or the recipe will not be limeade! Make sure to use fresh, ripe limes.
Agave Nectar: Substitute with pure maple syrup, where the only ingredient on the label should be maple syrup. You may also try another liquid sweetener, which may have a different taste. Taste test other sweeteners before using in this recipe. Add more as desired to get just the right amount of sweetness for your tastebuds.
Brazilian Limeade Recipe Notes
- To make your Limeade extra refreshing, chill all the ingredients before blending. This helps maintain that icy-cold temperature when serving.
- Serve the drink with lime slices inside the cup and lime wedges on the edge.
- Make sure to remove the white pith in the lime. This is the inner part that’s in the middle. It adds a bitter taste to the drink and should be removed before adding the limes to the blender.
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Easy Vegan Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (Limeade)
Equipment
- Blender
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 fresh limes cut the ends of each lime off and remove the white pith
- ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk chilled
- ½ cup agave nectar
- 3 cups ice
- ¼ cup agave nectar for mixing in at the end
Instructions
- Place limes along with the rest of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, including the whole cut limes.
- Pour the blended mixture through a sieve to strain out the lime peel, into a large pitcher.
- Mix in the extra tbsp of sweetener into the drink.
- Pour the drink into 4 individual glasses. Add a lime wedge on the edge of each cup before serving (optional). Enjoy!
Notes
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Storage
- Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to one day.
