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.
Recipe: $5.55 | Per Serving: $1.39 | Servings: 4
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 This Recipe Works
- 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
Ingredient Notes:
Heavy cream- You will need heavy cream to make your own whipped cream. This is what gives the drink a lighter texture.
Condensed sweetened milk- Using condensed milk will give us a creamier taste and added sweetness, making this drink a perfect recreation of Chick-fil-a frosted lemonade.
Lemon juice- To give us the lemon flavor, you will need lemon juice. You can use freshly squeezed or bottled concentrate depending on what you have on hand.
If you have fresh lemons or lemon juice, make sure to use some in The BEST Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins too.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Whipped Topping Option- Opt for a convenient option by substituting one 8-ounce tub of thawed whipped topping instead of preparing homemade whipped cream.
Lemon Juice Alternative- If fresh lemons aren't available, lemon juice concentrate can be used as a substitute, although the fresh variety offers superior flavor.
👪 Easy VEGAN Variation
For a vegan twist, replace dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives:
- Use 8 oz of thawed coconut whipped topping instead of heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla.
- Substitute condensed milk with vegan sweeteners like granulated sugar or maple syrup.
Optional microwaved simple syrup:
For extra sweetness:
- Heat 1 cup sugar and ½ cup water until dissolved.
- Cool before use; store extra syrup in the fridge.
🔪 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!
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Serving Size and Storage- This batch of frozen whipped lemonade will make enough to fill 4 tall glasses but you can easily cut it in half if desired.
- Leftover Sweetened Condensed Milk Ideas- If you have leftover sweetened condensed milk, consider these options:
- Storage: Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days to use later.
- Coffee Sweetener: Sweeten your morning coffee by adding a splash.
- Fruit Drizzle: Drizzle it over fresh fruits for a sweet and refreshing treat.
💭 Recipe 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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📖 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 (14oz) sweetened condensed milk ($1.86)
- ¾ cup lemon juice ($0.66)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla on high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
- In a blender combine the ice with condensed milk and lemon juice. Blend for about a minute.
- Add in all of the whipped cream from the bowl and then blend again until well combined and no large ice chunks remain.
- Divide the drink between 4 tall glasses and serve.
Notes
- Recipe yield: Makes enough frozen whipped lemonade for 4 glasses, easily halvable.
- Extra sweetened condensed milk: Refrigerate for later use or drizzle over fresh fruits.
- Substitutions: Use 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping instead of homemade whipped cream.
- Lemon juice alternatives: Lemon juice concentrate can be used instead of freshly squeezed lemons, though fresh lemons offer better flavor.
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.