Condensed Milk Lemonade Drink (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4–6 lemons)
02 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 cups cold water

→ Optional Sweetener

04 - 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)

→ To Serve

05 - Ice cubes
06 - Lemon slices, for garnish
07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Roll lemons on the countertop to release their juices. Slice each lemon in half and extract juice until you obtain 1 cup, straining to remove seeds and pulp.
02 - In a large pitcher, pour the fresh lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform, ensuring no lumps remain.
03 - Gradually add cold water to the lemon-condensed milk base, stirring constantly. Taste and adjust sweetness by incorporating up to 1/4 cup simple syrup if desired.
04 - Refrigerate the lemonade mixture for at least 30 minutes to ensure thorough chilling. Alternatively, proceed immediately to serving if time is limited.
05 - Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled lemonade over ice and garnish each serving with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
06 - Stir gently with a straw to combine flavors and serve straight away for best refreshment.

# Notes:

01 - For extra flavor, experiment by adding muddled berries or fresh herbs such as basil along with the mint.