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Finished Morir Soñando de Limón served over ice with fresh limes and a pitcher in the background.

Morir Soñando de Limón Recipe

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Morir Soñando de Limón is a creamy Dominican lime drink made with evaporated milk, fresh lime juice, vanilla, and simple syrup. It has the same creamy feel as the classic, with lime instead of orange.
Servings 2
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Citrus juicer
  • Serving glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup evaporated milk very cold, evaporated milk 2%
  • cup fresh lime juice
  • cup cold water
  • ½ cup simple syrup (might not use all)
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups ice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Make sure the evaporated milk, lime juice, and water are all very cold before you begin. I like to chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours, or overnight if planning ahead.
  • In a pitcher, stir together the fresh lime juice, cold water, simple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
    Lime and water mixture in a glass pitcher for Morir Soñando de Limón.
  • Taste the lime mixture and add more simple syrup a little at a time until it reaches your preferred sweetness.
    adding the simple syrup and checking for sweetness
  • Add the ice to the pitcher or divide it between serving glasses.
    Ice added to the lime mixture in a glass pitcher for Morir Soñando de Limón.
  • Slowly pour in the cold evaporated milk while stirring constantly until the drink looks smooth and creamy.
    Evaporated milk being poured into an iced lime mixture in a pitcher for Morir Soñando de Limón.
  • Taste again and add a little more simple syrup if needed.
    Finished Morir Soñando de Limón in a glass pitcher with ice.
  • Serve immediately while very cold.
    Glass of Morir Soñando de Limón over ice with lime garnish and pitcher in the background.

Notes

  • You may not need the full 1/2 cup of simple syrup. Start with 1/2 of it and add more to taste.
  • Keep all of the ingredients very cold for the smoothest texture.
  • This drink is best served right after it is made.
  • If the drink tastes too sweet, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time until balanced.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 3mg
Calories: 408kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Dominican
Keyword: creamy lime drink, Dominican lime drink, evaporated milk drink, Morir Soñando de Limón