Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade)
From Colombia
Colombia's creamy coconut lemonade: fresh lime juice blended with coconut milk, sugar and lots of ice into a frosty, tropical drink that tastes like a beach holiday.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cooking
- No cooking
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk, well chilled
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 80 g sugar, or to taste
- 250 ml (1 cup) cold water
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Lime slices and shredded coconut, to garnish
Step by step
Step 1: Shake the can of coconut milk well before opening it.
Step 2: Put the coconut milk, lime juice, sugar and cold water in a blender and blend for 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Add the ice and blend again until thick, smooth and frosty.
Step 4: Taste and add more sugar or lime juice to get the sweet and sour balance you like.
Step 5: Pour into chilled glasses.
Step 6: Garnish with a slice of lime and a pinch of shredded coconut, and serve immediately.
Cooking times and amounts may vary, so taste and adjust as you cook.
