Description
This creamy Whipped Frozen Lemonade tastes just like the popular fast food version with only 3 ingredients when using pre-made lemonade. Ready in 5 minutes for a refreshing treat anytime.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice, from 4 to 5 large lemons
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup prepared lemonade, chilled
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, premium quality recommended
- 4 to 5 ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar in a large pitcher, stirring vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes until sugar completely dissolves and no granules remain visible at the bottom.
- Add cold water and lemon zest to the pitcher, stirring until fully incorporated, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ensure the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Pour 1 cup of the chilled lemonade into a high-speed blender, reserving remaining lemonade for future batches or drinking on its own.
- Add vanilla ice cream directly from the freezer on top of the lemonade, followed by ice cubes, which helps achieve the signature thick and creamy whipped texture.
- Blend on low speed for 15 seconds to break up the ice cream, then increase to medium-high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until mixture is smooth, thick, and has a soft-serve consistency with no visible ice chunks.
- Pour immediately into chilled glasses and garnish with fresh lemon slices, serving right away while texture is at its peak creaminess.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Chill serving glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before pouring.
- Blend just until smooth; avoid over-blending.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice or ½ teaspoon more zest.
- The prepared lemonade base can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Store leftover blended drink in the freezer; re-blend briefly to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American