Homemade Frosted Lemonade

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Homemade Frosted Lemonade is a delicious summer drink where frozen lemonade meets vanilla ice cream. 

This is the perfect summer drink, combining two of the best summer things. Cool down on a hot day with this frozen lemonade.

This drink is inspired by Chick-fil-A’s Frosted Lemonade, but with less sugar so you get the refreshing taste of lemonade with just a hint of creamy goodness. So yummy!

Frosted Lemonade Ingredients

To make this copycat recipe, you will need these ingredients from the grocery store (see the recipe below for exact amounts and instructions):

• Fresh lemon juice: Do not substitute bottled lemon juice. The lemon juice is the heart of the recipe and freshly squeezed juice will give you the best flavor.
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Cold water
• Vanilla ice cream
• Granulated sugar: if you like your lemonade sweeter feel free to increase the amount of sugar used.
• Ice cubes

Tools Need to Make Blended Lemonade

Citrus squeezer – Having a quality citrus squeezer makes a big difference when squeezing lemons and limes.

Citrus zester – This zester is easy to use and wash.

Measuring cups – Use a liquid measuring cup for the liquids and solid measuring cup for the ice cream.

Blender – I love my Ninja blender. It is powerful and gets the job done.

How to Make Frozen Lemonade with Ice Cream

1. Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, cold water, vanilla ice cream, and granulated sugar to the bowl of a high-speed blender. Blend until combined.
2. Add in the ice cubes and pulse until the mixture becomes slushy.

Storage Instructions

Keep any leftover frozen lemonade in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. Thaw at room temperature for 5-10 minutes and stir before drinking.

What Other Variations Can I Make?

This lemonade slushie recipe is easily adaptable. Add more sugar if you like your lemonade extra sweet. Leave out the ice cream for a purely lemonade drink. Add some frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even flavored syrups for a fun twist on this frozen drink!

You can even add a splash of vodka or gin to make it a fun summer cocktail!

Can I Use Honey Instead of Sugar?

Honey would be a great substitute in this drink. If you want to substitute honey start by adding 3 Tablespoons and go from there.

Homemade Frosted Lemonade

Author: Emily Pecoraro

Homemade Frosted Lemonade is a delicious summer drink where frozen lemonade meets vanilla ice cream. 

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 87 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-5 medium sized lemons
• ▢ zest of 1 lemon
• ▢ ½ cup cold water
• ▢ 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 4 cups ice cubes

Instructions

 

• Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, cold water, vanilla ice cream, and granulated sugar to the bowl of a high-speed blender. Blend until combined.
• Add in the ice cubes and pulse until the mixture becomes slushy.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 0.1mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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