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Perfectly balanced between tart and sweet.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 medium limes","name":"Lime","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"washed well","group":"Liquid Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"cold","notes":"","group":"Liquid Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200g sweetened condensed milk","name":"Condensed Milk","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"about half a standard can","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tablespoons sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sweetener","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 cups ice cubes","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"cubed","notes":"","group":"Chilling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the limes thoroughly. Cut off the ends, quarter them, and remove the white central pith/core from each piece to prevent bitterness.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the limes thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the quartered limes and cold water in a blender. Pulse only 3 to 5 times for about 1 second each. Do not over-blend, or the lime skin will make the juice very bitter.","group":"Blending","title":"Place the quartered limes and cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Strain the lime mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or back into the cleaned blender jar. Discard the remaining solids.","group":"Straining","title":"Strain the lime mixture through a fine-mesh sieve","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Straining"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the sweetened condensed milk, sugar (if using), and ice to the strained lime juice. Blend again until smooth and frothy.","group":"Final Blend","title":"Add the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and ice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Final Blend"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a lime slice if desired.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Removing the white pith from the center of the limes is crucial to prevent bitterness. Always serve immediately as the lime zest can make the drink bitter if it sits too long.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["blender","fine-mesh sieve","pitcher"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.2,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 4 large glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This drink cannot be made ahead as it becomes bitter within 30 minutes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Consume immediately for best flavor.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Flimonada_suica_029b80b4d5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0a41e500-dd4b-42ef-a779-5ad065dfde0f","imageAlt":"Brazilian Swiss Lemonade (Limonada Suíça) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beverage","lime","creamy","refreshing","brazilian","citrus"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Brazilian Swiss Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:14:08.851Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:14:08.851Z","related":[{"id":"agua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3","slug":"agua-de-jamaica","title":"Agua de Jamaica","description":"A classic, refreshing, and vibrant Mexican hibiscus tea known for its tart, cranberry-like flavor and deep ruby color.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","paleo"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fagua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c0c3f878-76cb-40d6-bb81-e9e1b89e63c8","imageAlt":"Agua de Jamaica — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","hibiscus","mexican","iced tea","agua fresca","tart"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"champurrado_cb110afa7a","slug":"champurrado","title":"Champurrado","description":"A rich, thick, and velvety Mexican chocolate beverage made with masa harina, fragrant cinnamon, and traditional piloncillo.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fchampurrado_cb110afa7a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a5aebb30-f166-4d21-b935-3d52dc210a99","imageAlt":"Champurrado — recipe cover","tags":["chocolate","masa","traditional","warm drink","mexican beverage","piloncillo"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"guarapo_con_limon_977f091cb1","slug":"guarapo-with-lime","title":"Guarapo with Lime","description":"A traditional and deeply refreshing Latin American beverage made from unrefined cane sugar and fresh lime juice. 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