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A tall glass of frozen lemonade with a lemon slice garnish

Creamy Frozen Lemonade

This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making a delicious and refreshing creamy frozen lemonade, perfect for a hot day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade
  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice from 8-10 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus juicer
  • Pitcher or dispenser
  • Glasses for serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash lemons and extract 2 cups of fresh lemon juice using a citrus juicer, then strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar; heat until sugar dissolves, then let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a blender, combine fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (or granulated sugar), 3 cups of cold water, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness with more sugar or lemon juice, and add more cold water if it's too thick.
  5. Add 2-3 cups of ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is crushed and the lemonade is slushy and frozen.
  6. Pour the creamy frozen lemonade into glasses and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired; serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra frosty kick, chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before serving. To make a large batch for a party, double or triple the recipe and store it in a dispenser. You can adjust the amount of cream based on your preference for creaminess. For a dairy-free version, ensure you use full-fat coconut milk. Consider adding a few berries like strawberries or raspberries to the blender with the lemonade for an added fruity twist.