Frozen Lemonade
Frozen Lemonade is the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer afternoon or for a cool down after Dinner. This tasty treat uses freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, ice, and vanilla ice cream to create the perfect treat that makes your taste buds do a little dance after every drink.
Frozen Lemonade
I love lemonade, especially during the summer! You will find me drinking strawberry lemonade or whipping up one of these frozen lemonades. It is the perfect way to quench your thirst and enjoy a treat all at the same time.
Once you make this frozen lemonade recipe you won’t be running to Chick-fil-A any longer to grab one because you can whip this up and enjoy it in less than 5 minutes!
How to Make Frozen Lemonade
- Place the lemon juice, sugar, ice, and water into a blender in the order recommended by the manufacturer’s instructions. Blend until smooth.
- Add the ice cream and continue blending until completely mixed.
- Serve immediately.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- If you find this recipe to be too sweet you can add less sugar. Or if you want it a little sweeter, add in more sugar.
- Don’t be afraid to add a little lemon zest to the blender to make this drink even more lemony.
- Blend this drink for however long you would like. If you want it to be a little bit icier you will not want to blend it for as long. If you want a nice smooth texture, blend your frozen lemonade longer.
- You can swap out the sugar for honey if you prefer, but you will need to adjust the amount added to your frozen lemonade based on your preferences.
Storage
If you have leftover frozen lemonade you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container. This will last for about 1 month.
Yes, you can make this ahead of time. You will want to follow the recipe, but instead of serving you will add it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it.
Before serving, you will want to pull it out of the freezer about 1 hour early and let it begin to melt a bit. Once it melts a little, place it back in the blender and blend to mix back up.
If you are serving this to adults, you can add a shot of Vodka to the blender to make this spiked frozen lemonade.
Frozen Lemonade
Frozen Lemonade is the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer’s afternoon or to cool down after Dinner. This tasty treat uses freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, ice, and vanilla ice cream to create the perfect treat that makes your taste buds do a little dance after every drink.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup ice
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Place the lemon juice, sugar, ice, and water into a blender in the order recommended by the manufacturer’s instructions. Blend until smooth.
- Add the ice cream and continue blending until completely mixed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from: The Pioneer Woman
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 114mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 1gSugar: 45gProtein: 5g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
