Frosted Lemonade
Cold and creamy frosted lemonade is the perfect way to cool off this summer! Part lemonade, part milkshake, this refreshing treat is the perfect balance of tart and sweet—no drive-thru required.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice divided use
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup ice-cold water see notes
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a blender, add the lemon zest, ½ cup of the lemon juice, and the granulated sugar. Let rest for about 5 minutes, then pulse until the sugar is dissolved.½ teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add ¼ cup of the cold water and the ice cream. Process until well combined. If too thick, add more of the water.½ cup ice-cold water, 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- Taste and add the final 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice if you prefer a more tart lemon flavor.1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Serve immediately.
Notes
You want the water to be as cold as possible before adding it to the blender. Fill a measuring cup with cold tap water, then add ice. Stir and let rest in the refrigerator until you are ready for it.