Description
A refreshing drink that blends zesty lime flavors with creamy milk, perfect for family gatherings and warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium limes, sliced
- 3 cups whole milk (optional)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- A handful of fresh mint leaves (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the limes: Start by washing and slicing the limes into round, thin slices.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the sliced limes with the sugar and cold water. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the milk: If you’re using milk, slowly pour it into the pitcher while stirring.
- Add mint for freshness: Tear the fresh mint leaves and toss them into your mixture.
- Chill: Place the pitcher in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice: Once it’s chilled, serve the creamy lemonade over ice.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint or an extra slice of lime.
Notes
For a tropical twist, try adding a splash of coconut milk instead of whole milk. You can prepare the lime and sugar mixture a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg