Beat the heat with this Frozen Lemonade recipe! It’s made with fresh lemons, sweetened condensed milk, milk, vanilla, and ice for a refreshing drink to cool you down on a hot summer day.
Here are some more refreshing drinks to cool you down during those hot summer months: Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade, and this Watermelon Smoothie!
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If you thought lemonade was refreshing, just wait until you try this Frozen Lemonade recipe!
It’s loaded with zingy lemon flavor and a rich, creamy texture, almost like lemon sorbet but in liquid form.
One sip of this Frozen Lemonade, and you’ll find yourself craving it for every barbecue, picnic, or lazy sunny afternoon!
Why we love this easy Frozen Lemonade:
- Rich: The condensed milk and milk create a creamy consistency that perfectly contrasts the tart lemonade flavor.
- Refreshing: With its zingy lemon flavor, this drink is a refreshing way to cool down on a hot day.
- Quick and easy: You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this frozen drink!
Frosted Lemonade Ingredients:
- Milk: Any milk works fine here. Whole milk or heavy cream will give the richest flavor, but you can opt for lower-fat or non-dairy options depending on your preference.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Sweetens the drink and gives it a thick, creamy consistency.
- Lemons: Fresh lemon juice and zest give this drink a bright lemon flavor!
- Vanilla: vanilla and citrus are the perfect match.
- Ice: The key to achieving that thick, frosty texture. You can add more or less depending on how slushy you like it.
How to make this homemade Frozen Lemonade recipe:
Whip up this refreshing Frozen Lemonade in 5 minutes or less! For the full list of recipe instructions, make sure to scroll down to the recipe card.
- Zest and juice the lemons.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more ice if needed.
Variations on this lemonade:
- Try stirring in or serving with some fresh mint or basil leaves.
- Add in a few chunks of frozen mango, or a few frozen strawberries.
- Swap some of the milk with white wine for an adult sipper.
More refreshing summer drinks:
- Blueberry Smoothie recipe — perfect for an easy breakfast or snack.
- Tropical Smoothie — so refreshing!
- Easy Homemade Pink Lemonade — a favorite with the kids.
- Mango Smoothie — one we could sip on all summer long!
Creamy Frozen Lemonade
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ can sweetened condensed milk (7 oz or 150 ml)
- 3 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 cups ice (more as needed)
Instructions
- Add milk, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and zest, vanilla extract and ice to the blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding more ice if desired. Taste and adjust as desired.
- Pour into glasses and serve with whipped cream and an lemon slice if desired.
Notes
- Milk: you really can use any milk or cream here: higher fat dairy will just have a richer flavor.
- Limes: you can use any citrus here!
- Ice: you can add more or less ice according to your tastes.
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