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Frozen Lemonade Recipe

3.9 from 26 reviews

A quick and refreshing Frozen Lemonade recipe that blends tart lemon juice with ice and sugar to create a slushy, thirst-quenching drink or dessert. Perfect for hot days, this easy recipe can be customized with yogurt, ice cream, or coconut cream for a creamier treat.

Ingredients

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Frozen Lemonade Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3 cups ice cubes (330g)
  • 1/4 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • optional 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, ice cream, or coconut cream

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the lemon juice, ice cubes, sugar, lemon zest, and optional vanilla yogurt, ice cream, or coconut cream into a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend to Slushy: Blend on high speed, using a tamper if necessary, until the mixture is thick and slushy in texture.
  3. Alternative Method: If you do not have a high-speed blender, thaw the frozen ice cubes slightly until they soften enough for your regular blender or food processor to handle, then blend as described.

Notes

  • If you have leftover lemon juice, you can use it to make a simple 3-ingredient Lemon Sorbet.
  • For a creamier texture, consider adding vanilla yogurt, ice cream, or coconut cream as suggested in the ingredients.
  • This recipe can be quickly prepared in just 5 minutes, making it a great last-minute refreshing treat.

Keywords: frozen lemonade, lemon drink, refreshing drink, summer beverage, slushy lemonade, easy lemonade recipe