Description
This homemade frosted lemonade is a refreshing and creamy treat, just like the one from Chick-fil-A! Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, vanilla ice cream, and a touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
- 6 cups vanilla ice cream
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Lemonade:
In a blender, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Blend until the sugar is fully dissolved. - Add the ice-cold water to the blender and blend briefly to mix.
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Add Ice Cream:
Add the vanilla ice cream to the blender with the lemonade mixture. Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated. -
Serve:
Pour the frosted lemonade into glasses. - Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjusting Sweetness: Depending on your preference and the tartness of the lemons, you can adjust the amount of sugar to make the lemonade sweeter or more tart.
- Alternative Method: For a quicker version, you can use store-bought lemonade. Simply blend 1 cup of chilled lemonade with 2 cups of vanilla ice cream until smooth.
- Storage: This frosted lemonade is best enjoyed immediately. If you need to store it, keep it in the freezer and blend again before serving to achieve the desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg