Description
Sunny Mango Brazilian Lemonade blends the creamy, tangy magic of the Brazilian classic with the golden, honeyed richness of ripe mango. You combine whole limes, fresh mango chunks, sweetened condensed milk, and ice-cold water in a blender to produce a vibrant, sunshine-yellow drink that tastes as bright and bold as it looks. It is sweet, tart, lusciously creamy, and ready to drink in under ten minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh ripe mango chunks (about 1 large mango, peeled and diced)
4 small Persian limes, quartered (unpeeled)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2½ cups cold water
2 cups ice cubes
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional, for extra tartness)
Pinch of salt
Fresh mango slices and lime wheels for garnish
Instructions
1. Wash the limes thoroughly under cold running water, scrubbing the skin clean.
2. Peel the mango, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into rough chunks.
3. Cut each lime into 4 to 6 wedges, leaving the peel fully intact.
4. Add the mango chunks, lime wedges, sweetened condensed milk, cold water, optional lime juice, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
5. Blend on high speed for exactly 5 seconds — blending longer will pull harsh bitterness from the lime peel.
6. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract every drop of the golden liquid.
7. Discard the fiber and peel solids remaining in the strainer.
8. Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
9. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice, garnish with a fresh mango slice and a lime wheel, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use the ripest, most fragrant mango you can find — Ataulfo or Champagne mangoes deliver the sweetest, creamiest result.
Frozen mango chunks work beautifully and make the drink extra cold — no need to thaw before blending.
Blend for no more than 5 seconds to keep the drink smooth and prevent bitterness from the lime peel.
Add the optional tablespoon of fresh lime juice if your mango is very sweet and you want a sharper citrus edge.
For a spicy-sweet twist, add a small pinch of chili powder or tajín to the blender before mixing.
For a cocktail version, stir in 2 oz of white rum or mango vodka per glass before serving.
Serve immediately for the best texture and color — the drink separates and oxidizes if left to sit more than 30 minutes.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours and stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Tropical Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 11 oz)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 66mg
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg