Brazilian mango lemonade

Name: Brazilian mango lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 7 cups
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 4 whole limes, washed; 3 large very ripe mangoes, peeled (flesh only); 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk; ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup (or more to taste); 1 pinch of salt; 3 cups (750 ml) ice-cold water; Ice cubes, as needed; Lime sparkling water; Lime rounds

Preparation 10 min
Servings 7 cups

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Brazilian mango and lime lemonade

4 whole limes, washed
3 large very ripe mangoes, peeled (flesh only)
1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup (or more to taste)
1 pinch of salt
3 cups (750 ml) ice-cold water
Ice cubes, as needed

For serving (optional)

Lime sparkling water
Lime rounds

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Preparation

Cut the ends off the limes (the pointed tip and the back end), then slice each lime into quarters, leaving the peel intact.
Place the lime quarters, mango flesh, sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, salt and ice-cold water into the blender.
Blend for about 20 seconds maximum at high speed, NO MORE. Beyond that, the lime peels start releasing their bitterness and your lemonade becomes unpleasant.
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or sieve over a large pitcher to remove the pulp and peels. Press with the back of a spoon or spatula to extract all the liquid. Taste and add a little more maple syrup if needed.
Fill each glass generously with ice, then pour in the lemonade to about ¾ full.
Top with a splash of lime sparkling water for a fizzy finish (optional but excellent). Garnish with a lime round and serve immediately.