Brazilian Limeade with strawberries is a refreshing, creamy drink made from fresh limes and strawberries. Sweetened condensed milk gives it a rich, smooth texture. Use fresh strawberries for a bright, fruity drink or frozen berries for a slushy-style limeade.
This is a 5 star recipe! It’s so refreshing and easy to make. Fresh limes and strawberries are a perfect summer combination. The sweetened condensed milk makes it creamy. We loved it!
– Ann Sorenson
Why this Recipe is the Best
This Brazilian limeade balances tart, bright lime with the sweet creaminess of sweetened condensed milk. Strawberries add a complementary flavor and color, making it ideal for backyard gatherings, BBQs, or any hot summer day. It’s quick to prepare and comes together in minutes.
Key Ingredients
A simple, sweet drink built from a few fresh ingredients. Use the quantities in the recipe card below.
- Limes – Wash thoroughly with soap and water and rinse well. Because the limes are blended, choose juicy limes with thin, smooth skin for the best flavor.
- Strawberries – Fresh or frozen both work. Frozen strawberries create a slushier, colder texture.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Traditional in Brazilian limeade to create a creamy, indulgent finish.
How To Make Brazilian Limeade
Follow these steps for a smooth, flavorful limeade. The method includes blending and straining to remove pulp and rind pieces for a clean drink.
- Thoroughly wash the limes with soap and water, rinse, and dry. Cut each lime into quarters. Place the lime wedges in a high-speed blender with 3 cups of water and blend until the mixture looks pulpy.
Strain the blended lime mixture through a wire strainer into a clean bowl or measuring cup, pressing to extract the juice. Discard the solids and rinse the blender.
Return the strained lime juice to the blender. Add strawberries (fresh or frozen) and ice, then blend until smooth.
Pour the blended strawberry-lime mixture into a pitcher. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and sugar until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Hint: Use frozen strawberries for a slushy texture—both fresh and frozen are delicious options.
Learn From Us
Blend the limes long enough to release their juice fully. When thoroughly blended before straining, the drink has a brighter, fuller lime flavor.
How to Store Brazilian Limeade
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. If storing, refrigerate for up to 1 day. Stir well before serving because ingredients may separate. Avoid freezing and thawing as a finished drink, though partially freezing for popsicles or briefly chilling in the freezer (about 30 minutes) and stirring can create an icee-style treat.
Top Tips
Frozen strawberries make the drink thicker and colder—perfect for hot days. Keep a bag of frozen berries on hand for quick preparation. Choose semi-soft limes with smooth, thin skin; they yield the most juice and best flavor.
Recipe
Brazilian Strawberry Limeade
Equipment
- High speed blender
- Wire strainer
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 4 limes, thoroughly washed
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup ice
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash limes, dry, and cut into quarters. Place limes in a high-speed blender with 3 cups water and blend until pulpy.
- Strain the blended lime mixture through a wire strainer into a clean bowl or measuring cup. Discard solids and rinse the blender.
- Return the strained lime liquid to the blender. Add strawberries, ice, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a pitcher or glasses and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use semi-soft, juicy limes with thin, smooth skin for the best juice yield and flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, try full-fat coconut milk—reduce added sugar to taste.
- Substitute lemons if you prefer a lemon version; add strawberries for a creamy lemonade variation.
- Serve immediately. If refrigerated, stir before serving because ingredients may separate. Do not store more than 1 day.
- If the drink separates or appears curdled after sitting, stir or briefly re-blend to recombine the ingredients.
Nutrition (per 1 cup)
Calories: 147 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 2 g | Sugar: 29 g | Vitamin C: 42 mg
Substitutions
- Coconut milk – use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative; reduce sugar since coconut milk is less sweet than sweetened condensed milk.
- Frozen strawberries – create a thicker, slush-like texture by using frozen berries.
- Vegan sweetened condensed coconut milk – use a vegan condensed milk alternative for a plant-based option.
- Lemons – swap lemons for limes to make a creamy lemonade; add strawberries for a strawberry lemonade twist.
What is Brazilian Lemonade Made Of?
Traditional Brazilian lemonade (often called limeade) combines whole limes, water, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. This version includes strawberries for a fruity twist.
Why Did My Brazilian Limeade Curdle?
Curdling can occur if the lime and condensed milk interact over time. To prevent this, serve immediately. If curdling happens, stir or re-blend briefly to smooth the drink.