Description
Chick-fil-a frosted lemonade blends creamy soft serve with tangy citrus for a refreshing summer treat. Cool glasses showcase this classic Southern dessert drink that delights families and friends with its simple, irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups / 16 fl oz vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup / 4 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ½ cup / 4 fl oz granulated sugar
- 1 cup / 8 fl oz cold water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Lemonade Base: Whisk freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cold water until sugar dissolves completely, creating a vibrant citrus foundation.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate lemonade mixture to intensify flavors and ensure optimal coldness for blending.
- Blending Technique: Combine chilled lemonade with premium vanilla ice cream in a high-powered blender, pulsing on high speed to create a smooth, frothy texture.
- Consistency Refinement: Adjust beverage thickness by adding ice cubes if needed, blending until achieving the perfect creamy, frosty composition.
- Presentation: Pour the velvety frosted lemonade into chilled glasses, garnishing with an optional lemon wheel or delicate whipped cream dollop for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serving: Deliver immediately to maintain the drink’s luxurious temperature and silky-smooth consistency, ensuring a refreshing and indulgent experience.
Notes
- Optimize Sugar Dissolution: Whisk sugar and lemon juice thoroughly to prevent grainy texture, ensuring complete sugar crystals melt for a smooth, perfectly balanced sweetness.
- Chill for Flavor Intensity: Refrigerate lemonade mixture for at least 30 minutes before blending, allowing citrus and sugar notes to develop a more robust, harmonious taste profile.
- Blend with Precision: Use a high-powered blender and pulse briefly to maintain a creamy consistency without over-mixing, which can cause separation or watery results.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy-free vanilla ice cream for lactose-intolerant guests, or use low-sugar alternatives to create a lighter version of this refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg