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Limonada suíça, Swiss lemonade, is a frothy, pale green limeade made by blending whole limes, peel and all, with water and sugar. Many cafes add condensed milk for a creamy version. This one uses a splash of heavy cream and allulose.
Per serving: 67 calories · 2.9 g net carbs · 1 g protein · 5 g fat (calculated from the ingredients)
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 2 limes ends trimmed, cut into quarters
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/3 cup allulose
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Remove the white center core from the lime quarters, which adds bitterness.
- Put the limes, cold water and allulose in a blender and pulse 4 or 5 times, for no more than 10 seconds in total. Blending longer makes the drink bitter.
- Strain immediately through a fine sieve, pressing on the pulp, and discard the solids.
- Return the liquid to the blender, add the cream and ice and blend for a few seconds until frothy. Serve right away.
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About This Dish
Despite its name, limonada suíça has no known connection to Switzerland, and the origin of the name is unclear. In Brazil, the word limão usually refers to limes, especially the Tahiti or Persian lime, which is why most Brazilian lemonade is green. The drink is a favorite at juice bars and lunch counters across the country. Brazil's juice bars, especially in Rio de Janeiro, are famous for blending fresh fruit drinks to order. Using the whole lime, peel included, is what gives limonada suíça its strong, fragrant flavor.
This recipe is from The Ultimate Brazilian Keto Cookbook by Gisele Costello, Chapter 12: Drinks (Copacabana Beach). See all Brazilian recipes