Looking for a cold treat on a hot day? This frozen lemonade recipe — inspired by a Chick-fil-A’s frosted lemonade — will quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth.
I always loved when my mom made a lemon meringue pie when I was growing up. But I wasn’t in it only for the dessert.
IÂ used to love scraping the leftover sweetened condensed milk out of the can and licking the spoon. Heavenly!
This frozen lemonade recipe is a refreshing spring and summertime treat. Tangy and sweet, the flavor will remind you of lemon meringue pie. If you like Chick-fil-a’s frosted lemonade, you’ll love this make-at-home version.
It’s a little bit like an Orange Julius, but with a lemony kick.
Most frosted, frozen lemonade recipes use ice cream as a base, but not this one. The secret here is sweetened condensed milk!
Please tell me I’m not the only one who thinks sweetened condensed milk is the nectar of the gods! And if I’m being honest with you — and I am, because that’s how I roll — I still like scraping the leftovers from the can when I’m baking. Sometimes I share with my kid! But only sometimes!
While sweetened condensed milk is a staple in baking and desserts, it’s also great in drinks. (Try some swirled in your coffee and let me know what you think!)
This frosted frozen lemonade recipe will make six to eight frosty drinks.
If you want to cut back on calories and fat, you can use sugar-free lemonade and fat-free sweetened condensed milk.
You can freeze what you don’t use immediately. The lemonade mixture freezes to a creamy, sorbet-like consistency that you can eat with a spoon. I think I may like it even better that way!
Get your spoons ready — it’s time to whip up some sweet and tart frozen lemonade.
- 1 can lemonade frozen concentrate
- 1 cup milk
- 3.5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2-3 cups crushed ice
- grated lemon zest
- whipped cream optional
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In a blender, combine lemonade concentrate, milk and enough ice to reach a creamy, thick frozen consistency.
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Add sweetened condensed milk, to taste, and blend until incorporated. I usually find that half a 7-ounce can works well. Use less sweetened condensed milk for a tart drink and add more for a sweeter drink.
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Pour into a frosted glass and garnish with whipped cream and grated lemon zest.
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You can also try a strawberry version.
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And here’s another frozen lemonade recipe. This tropical version is fruity and spike with homemade pineapple-infused rum.
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
I want one of these now! It’s supposed to hit 100 this week so it is time to pick up the ingredients. Thanks for linking up at The Handmade Hangout!
Atta Girl Amy says
100 degrees already! I couldn’t deal. One of these lemonades would definitely help take the edge off, though. Hope you have good air conditioning, too!
Mandee Thomas says
Ooo, this looks positively delightful! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
Oooh I Pinned it! Thanks for posting. Hello from Nifty Thrifty Sunday.
Heather says
This looks so refreshing and delicious !! I will definitely be trying this recipe. ! Pinned this !
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
The ingredients are all items I have around the house! YUM! I am going to make this sometime this weekend! Thanks!!!
Bonnie Lyn Smith says
This looks fantastic! My kids love lemon! And it’s easy! Blessings from “Espressos of Faith” via Saturday Soiree!
Trena Quesenberry says
This looks delicious! I can picture myself sitting on my deck enjoying one! Thank you so much for sharing!
Sinea says
This looks so yummy. Pinned it 🙂
Debi @ Surroundings by Debi says
This lemonade looks wonderful …… but the pumpkin pie milkshake really caught my eye!!!! Thanks for sharing at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
I’m loving how this frozen lemonade looks and sounds!! Pinning.
Lauren says
This looks so amazing! I am going to pin this… perfect for summer and this kids would love it!
Mrs Major Hoff says
This looks so good!
Stephanie @ this abundant life blog says
This looks amazing! It is already feeling like summer here in Florida and this looks so refreshing. My son turns 7 next weekend and this would be a big hit. Found your blog on the Motivational Monday linky party. So glad I did!
Nancy McKee says
Amy, I have a bottle of lemonicello! I think I’ll add that to the lemonade!
Ohmydish says
My thoughts are similair to Linda’s, i MUST make these now. The weather is perfect for it.. thanks!
Linda J says
Now, do you really think one can read this and NOT make it??!! lol Lemon is my absolute favorite flavor. Bye. I’m headed to the store. Oh, yeah, about the condensed milk – I’m being buried with a case of that stuff. I’m taking no chances about it’s availability on the other side!
Atta Girl Amy says
Ha! Sorry to send you to the grocery store, but I promise this lemonade is worth it! And I’m totally updating my will to make sure my family buries me with a case of sweetened condensed milk, too. Good thinking!