Description
Limonada de Coco is a refreshing Colombian beverage that combines the tangy flavor of fresh lime juice with the creamy richness of coconut milk. This tropical drink is both sweet and tangy, offering a dessert-like quality with its frosty texture. Perfect for hot summer days, parties, or anytime you want a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4–5 limes)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full-fat preferred for creaminess)
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups ice
- ½ cup cold water (optional, for thinning)
- Lime slices and shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roll limes on the countertop with your palm to release more juice, then slice in half and extract juice until you have ½ cup.
- Add lime juice, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk or sugar, and ice to a blender. Add up to ½ cup cold water if needed for consistency.
- Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until silky-smooth, frothy, and ice is fully crushed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired by adding more sweetened condensed milk/sugar or lime juice.
- Pour into tall, chilled glasses and garnish with lime slices and shredded coconut if desired.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled juice can taste flat and artificial.
- Chill coconut milk and limes beforehand for an even frostier drink.
- For a thicker consistency, add more ice.
- Adjust sweetener gradually to find your ideal balance.
- For an alcoholic version, add a splash of white rum before serving.
- Leftover Limonada de Coco can be poured into ice pop molds for a frozen treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- For a vegan option, use coconut or almond-based condensed milk or a plant-based sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Colombian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 220-250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Colombian drink, coconut limeade, tropical beverage, refreshing drink, coconut milk drink, summer drink, non-alcoholic beverage, creamy lemonade