Caipirinha - The Brazilian Lemon Drink

Mate Tea with lemon juice

A refreshing and delightful twist on traditional mate tea, this recipe combines the robust flavors of mate with the sweetness of condensed milk and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for a hot day, here’s a quick and simple guide to making your own!

Ingredients:

- 250 ml of brewed mate tea

- 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice

- Ice cubes

- Sugar (to taste)

- Condensed milk or coconut cream (for sweetness and creaminess)

Instructions:

1. Brew Your Mate Tea: Start by brewing 250 ml of strong mate tea. Let it steep for a few minutes to enhance the flavor.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixer or cocktail shaker, combine the brewed mate tea, 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, condensed milk or coconut cream and sugar according to your taste preference.

Serve with Ice, filling a glass with ice cubes, then pour your mate mixture over the ice

Sip and enjoy your refreshing mate tea with condensed milk, ideal for cooling down and savoring a unique combination of flavors.