Frozen Lemonade is the ultimate summer drink! It’s sweet, tangy, frosty, and so refreshing. Made with just 3 ingredients and is ready in minutes.
Author’s Notes
Our Favorite Summer Drink!
I’ve been on a roll with Chick-Fil-A copycat recipes lately. Chicken salad, coleslaw, kale salad, crispy chicken sandwiches, the sauce… and here’s one more before I take a little break. Their frozen lemonade! These have become a summertime staple around my home, but let’s be real…buying one for everyone adds up fast. So I thought, why not just make them at home?
And honestly? I’m loving it. You can make them exactly how you like. Extra tart, extra creamy, whatever mood you’re in. I whipped up a batch the other day while my son had a friend over, and his friend said it was better than the real deal. I’ll take that win!
Frozen Lemonade Ingredients
Think of frozen lemonade as a cross between a slushy and homemade sorbet. Here’s what we’ve got in it:
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes and Swaps |
|---|---|---|
| Chilled lemonade | 1 cup | Nothing beats homemade in this recipe! |
| Vanilla ice cream | 2 cups | I like Edy’s slow-churned or Häagen‑Dazs Vanilla Bean |
| Lemon zest | ½ teaspoon | I love this zester |
| Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon | I love this juicer |
| Optional sweetener | To taste | Add sugar, honey, or agave if you’d like your frozen lemonade sweeter |
Pro Tips For The Best Frozen Lemonade
- Chill the lemonade: Make sure it’s super cold before blending.
- Use firm ice cream: Scoop it straight from the freezer for a thick texture.
- Blend gently: Pulse or blend on low just until smooth.
- Chill your cups: Freeze your glasses beforehand for an hour so the drink stays cold.
- Use SunKist lemons: This is what Chick-Fil-A uses in their lemonade.
- Pick the right ice cream: IMO Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean is the closest match to Chick-Fil-A’s Ice dream.
More Cold Drinks:
Frozen Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemonade homemade or good-quality store-bought
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Zest the lemon to get ½ teaspoon zest. Juice the lemon to get 1 tablespoon juice.
- Add cold lemonade, vanilla ice cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a blender. Blend just until smooth and combined; don’t over-blend.
- Pour into 2 cups (or 1 large glass) and enjoy right away!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Storage
Best enjoyed right after blending while thick and frosty. To prep ahead, freeze in a shallow container, then thaw slightly and re-blend before serving. Texture will be slightly less creamy.
Frozen Lemonade FAQs
Use a diet lemonade and a frozen vanilla yogurt. You could even add in some vanilla protein powder for more staying power.
Try limeade and a lime instead!
Try coconut vanilla ice cream
No, it’s not the same as lemonade, which is sweetened.
