Brazilian Limanada Suica

Name: Brazilian Limanada Suica
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 5 limes (peeled); 300 g sweetened condensed milk; 100 g coconut water (or water); 8 ice cubes; pinch of salt

Brazilian Limonada Suica is a velvety, ice-cold blended drink that balances the bright tartness of fresh limes with the rich sweetness of condensed milk and a hint of tropical coconut water. Every sip is refreshingly creamy — somewhere between a limeade and a smoothie — making it completely addictive on a hot day. It comes together in minutes and is equally beloved by kids at a backyard stand and adults looking for a crowd-pleasing summer sipper.

By Cedric Garrett May 2, 2026

Prep10 minutesmin

Cook—min

Total10 minutesmin

Serves5

Ingredients Check off as you gather

5 limes (peeled)
300 g sweetened condensed milk
100 g coconut water (or water)
8 ice cubes
pinch of salt

Instructions Step-by-step

Toss the peeled lime quarters into the blender, pour in the coconut water, and blend on high for 30 to 40 seconds. Stop there, over-blending is the enemy of a good Limonada!
Pass through a fine mesh strainer and collect only the juice.
Add the lime juice, ice cubes, salt, and condensed milk to the blender once more and mix until smooth.
Start by cutting the peel off your limes. Don't worry about being too precise — you just want to get rid of that bitter green skin before blending.
Add the condensed milk, coconut water, and ice to the strained lime juice and blend again until silky smooth.

Nutrition Per serving · with all ingredients

Estimates calculated from the full ingredient list as written. Substitutions or omissions will shift the values below.

217kcal Calories 5g Protein 40g Carbs 5g Fat 2g Fiber 100mg Sodium

Notes from the kitchen

Peel your limes before blending unless they are certified organic — conventional citrus skin can carry pesticide residue and adds unwanted bitterness. For the juiciest results, choose limes with smooth, thin skin rather than bumpy, thick-skinned ones; a quick squeeze test on a cut half will tell you if they're worth using. Coconut water is a wonderful swap for plain water, adding a gentle tropical note along with natural electrolytes that make this especially great for active kids. Prefer a pulp-free texture? Blend the limes and coconut water first, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, then return only the juice to the blender with the ice and condensed milk. If you want to make an adult version, a splash of cachaça or rum fits right in. Evaporated milk can stand in for condensed milk, but since it's unsweetened, you'll want to add a drizzle of honey, agave, or maple syrup to compensate. This drink is best enjoyed immediately while fully icy and frothy.

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Brazilian Limanada Suica

Ingredients Check off as you gather

Instructions Step-by-step

Nutrition Per serving · with all ingredients

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