Creamy Coconut Milk Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade)
Creamy Coconut Milk Brazilian Lemonade (Limeade) is a refreshing tropical drink made with limes, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Smooth, zesty, and naturally sweetened, it’s a vegan-friendly beverage perfect for hot days or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 ripe lime, thoroughly washed (optionally add ½ more for stronger flavor)
4 cups water
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk (full-fat or lite)
1 cup pure maple syrup
Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Wash lime and cut off both ends. Slice into wedges (keep peel on).
- In a blender, combine lime wedges, water, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Blend 30 seconds (avoid over-blending).
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag.
- Pour over ice and serve immediately.
- Alternative method: Use ½ cup fresh lime juice instead of blending whole limes. Mix with water, coconut milk, maple syrup, and optional lime zest.
Notes
- Do not over-blend; too much time with lime peel causes bitterness.
- Best served fresh—store no longer than 4 hours in the fridge.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess.
- Freeze leftovers into popsicle molds for a refreshing treat.
- For a cocktail version, add rum, vodka, or coconut liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
