This Whipped Frozen Lemonade is the thing that will keep you going this summer. During those brutal heatwaves, this refreshingly tangy and creamy cold drink is perfect for lying back and enjoying the rays or the air conditioner.
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You're going to love this refreshing frozen lemonade drink, I know we have! We served it up a few times in one week it was just soo good.
We love lemonade and have a HUGE variety of lemonade recipes like Pickle Lemonade, Creamy Lemonade, and Strawberry Pink Lemonade. And while Old Fashioned Lemonade is great, sometimes you just want something a little colder, frothier, and fit for a hot afternoon in the sun.
The creamy texture from the whipped cream and the tangy refreshing lemon really work well together and even as the ice in your glass melts until the sun's brutal rays, the drink itself still holds up pretty well. Sure it melts a bit, but not nearly as much as a regular iced drink would.
If you love lemonade then be sure to check out these other recipes too! Orange Lemonade, Single Serving Lemonade, and Blue Raspberry Lemonade.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Minimal ingredients. You only need 6 ingredients to make this frozen lemonade at home from scratch.
- It's faster than waiting in line. It only takes a few short minutes to make this recipe. This time is well worth it in the end though because every sip just feels right as you try to escape the summer heat.
- It's nice and thick. If drinking through a straw keep in mind that this drink is very thick so wider straws are recommended.
🛒 Ingredients
Heavy cream. Used to make homemade whipped cream, giving the drink a light and creamy texture.
Sweetened condensed milk. Adds richness and sweetness, helping recreate that classic frosted lemonade flavor.
Lemon juice. Provides the bright lemon taste. Freshly squeezed or bottled both work well.
If you have extra lemons or lemon juice, try them in The BEST Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins too.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Whipped Topping: Use an 8 ounce tub of thawed whipped topping in place of homemade whipped cream for a quicker option.
Lemon Juice Swap: Lemon juice concentrate works if fresh lemons are not available, though fresh gives the best flavor.
Vegan Variation: Use 8 ounces of coconut whipped topping instead of dairy-based cream. Replace condensed milk with a vegan sweetener like sugar or maple syrup.
Optional Simple Syrup: For extra sweetness, heat 1 cup sugar with ½ cup water until dissolved, then cool. Store extras in the fridge.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use lemon juice concentrate. Bottled lemon juice or concentrate is often cheaper than fresh lemons and works well in blended drinks.
Buy condensed milk on sale. Sweetened condensed milk is shelf-stable, so stocking up during sales lowers the per-recipe cost.
Halve the batch if needed. This recipe scales down easily, making it budget-friendly for smaller households.
Save leftovers creatively. Extra condensed milk can be used in coffee, drizzled over fruit, or added to oatmeal so nothing goes to waste.
🥄 Instructions for Whipped Frozen Lemonade
Step 1: Beat the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. It takes about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2: In a blender, combine the ice, condensed milk, and lemon juice. Blend for 1 minute.
Step 3: Add in all of the whipped creams and blend again to combine. Make sure there are no large chunks of ice remaining.
Step 4: Divide the drink between 4 tall glasses and serve. Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Serving Size: This Whipped Frozen Lemonade recipe fills about 4 tall glasses. Cut the recipe in half if you need a smaller batch.
- Leftover Sweetened Condensed Milk: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Use it to sweeten coffee or drizzle over fresh fruit.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: This drink is best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the freezer for up to 24 hours, then stirred or re-blended before serving.
Make Ahead: Freeze the base ahead of time and blend just before serving for the best whipped texture.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This whipped frozen lemonade pairs well with light desserts like shortbread cookies, pound cake, or fruit tarts. It's also refreshing alongside summer snacks, brunch pastries, or a casual cookout spread.
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❓ Whipped Frozen Lemonade FAQs
Yes, frozen whipped lemonade is similar to a lemonade slush or frozen lemonade. The key difference is the whipped or creamy texture, which sets it apart.
Yes, you can use store-bought lemon juice, but freshly squeezed lemon juice will provide a fresher and more vibrant flavor.
You can use regular milk, heavy cream, half-and-half, or non-dairy alternatives like almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk, depending on your dietary preferences.
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🐝 If you tried this Whipped Frozen Lemonade, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your buzz in the 💬 comments below. I'd truly appreciate it!
📖 Recipe
Whipped Frozen Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream - ($2.98)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar - ($0.02)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.03)
- 6 cups ice cubes - ($0.00)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk - ($1.86)
- ¾ cup lemon juice - ($0.66)
Instructions
- Whip: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Blend ice: In a blender, combine the ice cubes, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Blend for about 1 minute.
- Combine: Add all of the whipped cream to the blender and blend again until smooth and no large ice chunks remain.
- Serve: Divide evenly between 4 tall glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 4 glasses and can easily be halved.
- Leftover condensed milk: Refrigerate and use later or drizzle over fresh fruit.
- Substitution: Use 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping in place of homemade whipped cream if needed.
- Lemon juice: Bottled lemon juice concentrate works, but fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
Nutritional Information
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Nikki says
It was sour, tasted cheesy, and I almost threw up. Thank you very much. If you could tell me why this happened that would be great. Thanks.
Nicole says
I've made this recipe multiple times over the past few summers without fail, so I've never experienced anything similar. After talking with a few colleagues, the only thing we can think that went wrong was your heavy cream. When heavy whipping cream is expired it gets a "cheesy" taste and smell. It (like any other dairy product) can curdle when in the presence of lemon juice or acids for too long. We're guessing that either A) the heavy cream was expired or B) You allowed the heavy cream and lemon juice to sit together for too long (possibly mixing up a few of the recipe steps). Try the recipe again, but with a new container of heavy cream. Make sure to follow the recipe step by step, as the lemon and dairy are kept separate until the last step, this prevents them from sitting together for too long.
Nikki says
Thanks! I will try making the recipes again with fresh heavy cream. I think that you guys could be right, we let the heavy cream and lemon juice sit for about 20min together.
Esther says
While this does look delicious, the nutrition information appears to be way off. Sweetened condensed milk has about 22g of carbs/sugar per serving, and each 14 oz. can contains 10 servings, resulting in 220g of carbs/sugar per can. Since the recipe has a full can of sweetened condensed milk spread across only four servings, that would result in 55g of carbs/sugar per serving, just from the sweetened condensed milk alone. Just wanted to give you a heads up so that you could fix that information.
Nicole says
Oh No! I'm so sorry about that.. The recipe cards do their own calculations with the ingredients and I didn't even think to double check the condensed milk. I have fixed the recipe card's nutrition to reflect accurate condensed milk nutrition and sugars.