Copycat Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade Recipe
Recreate the famous Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade at home with this simple and creamy copycat recipe. Bursting with tangy lemon flavor and blended to perfection with vanilla ice cream, this chilled treat is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Great for summer days or when you're craving a creamy citrus drink, this recipe is fast, easy, and family-approved.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks / Dessert Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2½ cups cold water
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4 cups vanilla ice cream (softened slightly for easier blending)
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Instructions
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In a pitcher, mix lemon juice, sugar, and water until the sugar fully dissolves to make fresh lemonade.
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In a blender, combine 1½ cups of the lemonade with the vanilla ice cream.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with lemon slices or zest if desired.
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Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
Notes
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You can use store-bought lemonade in a pinch, but homemade gives the best flavor.
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For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy vanilla ice cream.
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Adjust the lemonade-to-ice-cream ratio to your preferred level of tartness or creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 80mg