Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade
Make a Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade at home with fresh lemonade and creamy vanilla ice cream. This easy frozen lemonade recipe is thick, refreshing, and tastes just like the restaurant favorite—perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Homemade Lemonade
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4 medium lemons
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ice-cold water
Frosted Lemonade
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream slightly softened
- 1½ cups prepared lemonade from above
Shortcut Option
- Instead of making homemade lemonade substitute with:
- 1½ cups Simply Lemonade or another premium refrigerated lemonade
Instructions
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Lemonade
- In a pitcher or large measuring cup, combine the fresh lemon juice, sugar, and cold water.
- Whisk until the sugar has completely dissolved and the lemonade is smooth.
Step 2: Chill
- Place the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Using very cold lemonade helps create the thick, frosty consistency that makes this drink so refreshing.
Step 3: Blend
- Pour 1½ cups of the chilled lemonade into a blender.
- Add the softened vanilla ice cream.
- Blend on high speed for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thick, creamy, and completely smooth.
Step 4: Serve
- Pour the frosted lemonade into chilled glasses.
- Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy every creamy, citrusy sip.