Coconut limeade

20:08 - 24 June 2015

coconut-limeade

Coconuts milk are part of the daily diets of many people because is rich in protein, for this recipe you could use canned cream of coconut (the sweet stuff) or sweetened condensed milk as a sweetener instead of sugar

This drink is as tart as a good glass of lemonade and as refreshing as a slushie. it wont be unwelcome with mango or pineapple chunks blended in. Coconuts milk are part of the daily diets of many people because is rich in protein, for this recipe you could use canned cream of coconut (the sweet stuff) or sweetened condensed milk as a sweetener instead of sugar. You could add cinnamon or nutmeg on top, Caribbean-style. You could add white rum, grownup-style. You could make it sweeter, kid-style. it only meant you could have one of these a day.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups crushed or small ice cubes
1 cup coconut milk, well-shaken if from a can
1/3 cup lime juice (from about 3 limes)3 tablespoons granulated or superfine sugar (more or less to taste)
Lime slices for garnish

Directions:

Blend every thing until it reaches your desired consistency, almost smooth, for a crunchier effect, or fully smooth, for a milkshake/creamier effect. Pour into glasses, garnish with lime and don’t forget to share.