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Lime Batido

March 13, 2013 15 Comments

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Fresh Lime Batido recipe that can be made into a frozen cocktail or mocktail perfect for parties, summer, or dye it green for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Fresh Lime Batido Cocktail Recipe - easy frozen drink for St. Patrick's Day, spring, or summer with mocktail options. SnappyGourmet.com

So this Lime Batido cocktail recipe may not scream St. Patrick’s Day but limes are green so that’s got to count for something right???  Yeah, it’s a stretch, but let’s go with it because it’s an easy delicious cocktail.  This batido drink can be made with (rum) or without alcohol.  My kids loved their kiddie version without the alcohol.  I used fresh lime juice which makes all the difference!  The drink is not really green but for St. Patrick’s Day fun, I added a little green coloring, whip cream, and sprinkles (see last picture).  Or leave all that out, and just enjoy a fun cocktail!

Lime Batido | Snappy Gourmet

Wondering what a batido is???  I had a batido a few years ago at a Cuban restaurant and fell in love instantly!  It’s a frozen drink like a milkshake without the ice cream.  Although I have seen many recipes that use ice cream and different ingredients such as coconut, mango, and other fruit. Fresh lime juice really give the drink a “fresh” flavor so get fresh limes if you can.

The drink is kind of a cross between limeade and a milkshake.  I really like the flavor of the sweetened condensed milk (I used Eagle brand) in this batido.  It’s hard to replicate the flavor with ice cream or sugar so I’m sticking with the sweetened condensed milk and suggest you do too!

Lime Batido | Snappy Gourmet

This Lime Batido is such an easy drink recipe!  Just throw everything in the blender for a few seconds!  For the “green” version, add a little green food coloring.  I topped my St. Patrick’s version with a little whipped cream and sprinkles.  For the non-alcohol version just add more milk instead of the rum.  Enjoy!

Lime Batido | Snappy Gourmet

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Lime Batido | Snappy Gourmet

Hope you enjoy!

 

These Rainbow Painted Sugar Cookies are also great for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Lime Batido

A frozen cocktail (or mocktail) with fresh lime.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 - 2 (Makes 1 large or 2 small)
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons rum
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or cream or even coconut milk)
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups ice
  • Optional: green food coloring, whipped cream, sprinkles

Instructions

  • Place lime juice, rum, milk, condensed milk, and ice in blender. Process until smooth. Blend in green food coloring if desired.
  • Pour drink into serving glass. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: Add more or less sweetened condensed milk for a sweeter or less sweet drink.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Instead of milk or cream, add coconut milk/cream. For a mocktail version, substitute more milk/cream for the rum. 
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Hispanic
Keywords: easy batido, summer lime drink
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Tags: alcohol, batido, cocktail, drink, frozen, lime, milkshake, mocktail, recipe, rum Categories: Drinks, Recipes

About the Author

Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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  1. lisa keys says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:53 am

    after dinner drink and dessert in one!

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  2. Dawn @ Pin-n-Tell says

    March 8, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    All your FAB recipes are making me want to head to the kitchen! Thanks for this yummy recipe …Sending you PIN love from our #PinUP Pin Party :)

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  3. Laura says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I love frozen drinks! This looks delicious. =)

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  4. Sarah R. says

    March 15, 2013 at 12:15 am

    This reminds me of Brazilian Limeade. So delicious!

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  5. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says

    March 14, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Oh yum, what a delicious sounding cocktail :)

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  6. Nancy/SpicieFoodie says

    March 13, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I love batidos and your St. Patty’s version looks great– yes it counts. :)

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    • Lisa Huff says

      March 13, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks! I think it counts too! :)

      Reply
  7. Penney Nile says

    March 13, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    This sounds pretty awesome, but being diabetic, I may have to find a way to do it without the sweetened condense milk. If I can’t I’ll just have to do it your way and make the carbs count! Thanks for posting it!

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    • Lisa Huff says

      March 13, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      You could definitely cut back or cut out the sweetened condensed milk and use another sweetener. It won’t be the same, but it will still be good.

      Reply
  8. Danielle @ Growing Foodie says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I love this…and it can do double duty for St. Patty’s Day and the upcoming Cinco de Mayo. Cause you know, my mind is already in May!

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    • Lisa Huff says

      March 13, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Cindo de Mayo is a great idea!!!

      Reply
  9. Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says

    March 13, 2013 at 10:47 am

    I’ve never heard of a batido but now I know I MUST HAVE THESE IN MY LIFE! :) Yum.

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    • Lisa Huff says

      March 13, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Once you have a batido in your life, you will never go back! haha!

      Reply
  10. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    March 13, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Green or not, this looks delicious. I’m imagining it on a late summers night for an adult version of dessert!

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    • Lisa Huff says

      March 13, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks Kelley! Feels like summer is never going to get here! :)

      Reply

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