Ponderosa Lemon Brazilian Lemonade

This Ponderosa Lemon Brazilian Lemonade is tart, sweet, and fragrant! Made with Ponderosa Lemons and sweetened condensed milk, it's a twist on a classic Brazilian beverage also known as limonada suíça.

Course Drinks

Keyword ponderosa lemons, sweetened condensed milk

Prep Time 10

Servings

Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

1 Large Ponderosa Lemon de-seeded, SEE NOTES!
1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 Cups Water

Instructions

To start, wash your Ponderosa lemon very well then dry it. Cut it in half, then those pieces in half again, and remove any seeds. If desired, cut out some of the white pith to reduce bitterness.
Add the lemon pieces, condensed milk, and water to a high speed blender, and blend on high for one minute.
Then, pour the lemonade over a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the citrus solids. Gently press the fruit solids to extract any leftover liquid. The mixture may be a little foamy after blending - whisk it slowly to help remove some of the bubbles.
Taste the lemonade, and adjust to your liking - add more sweetened condensed milk for more sweetness, or add a little regular lemon juice for more tartness.
Serve over ice, and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure you wash your citrus very well before using, and use organic if possible, since you are using the whole fruit.
Ponderosa lemons have thick pith (which is the white, often bitter layer between the rind and actual flesh of the fruit). If desired, cut the pith off of one half of the lemon before adding it to the blender. This will make the lemonade less bitter. However, the colorful peel itself contains flavorful essential oils, so be sure to add at least some peel to the blender.
To add more sourness to this recipe, add the juice from 1/2 - 1 full regular lemon.
If you can't get your hands on a Ponderosa lemon, use one lemon and two limes for this recipe. Traditional lemons and limes usually don't have as much pith as Ponderosa lemons, so you may not need to remove any of it before adding them to the blender.

Nutrition

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