Description
This Colombian Coconut Limeade is a refreshing and creamy tropical drink that combines the zing of fresh lime juice with the richness of coconut milk. Perfect for a hot summer day, this beverage is a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Garnish:
- lime slices and shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a blender, combine: coconut milk, fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, sugar (if using), cold water, and ice. Blend until smooth, frothy, and well chilled.
- Taste and adjust: sweetness or lime juice as desired.
- Serve: immediately in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with lime slices or shredded coconut.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light coconut milk.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be chilled for up to 1 day and re-blended before serving.
- Add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Colombian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
