This frosted lemonade blends tart lemon juice with velvety vanilla ice cream for a creamy, dreamy sip that screams summer. It’s sweet, tangy, and utterly refreshing—perfect for beating the heat or impressing your squad!
Dish Story
Picture this: sweltering Southern summers in the 1980s, when Chick-fil-A first whipped up their frosted lemonade as a sweet escape from the heat. Born from humble drive-thrus, it became an instant hit—combining old-school lemonade stands with milkshake innovation. Some say a clever cook in Atlanta tossed ice cream into leftover lemonade on a scorching day, creating magic by accident. Now, it’s a taste of nostalgia, blending Americana with pure, icy joy.
What you’ll need.
You’ll love this!!
Your Questions Answered!
Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Fresh is best, babes! Bottled juice lacks zing—roll your lemons first to squeeze out max flavor.
How do I make it dairy-free?
Swap in coconut milk vanilla ice cream. It’s creamy, dreamy, and totally plant-based!
Why is mine separating?
Blend on low speed only—high speed whips in too much air. Keep everything ice-cold to avoid meltdowns!
Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade
Ingredients
For the Lemonade Base
- 1⅓ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 juicy lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ice-cold water (seriously, make it frosty!)
For Blending & Garnish
- 6 cups top-tier vanilla bean ice cream
- 4-5 drops yellow food coloring (optional but oh-so-pretty)
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish (go big or go home!)
Instructions
- Grab your blender and toss in that fresh lemon juice and sugar—blend on low speed (milkshake setting, babes) for 30-45 seconds until it’s smooth and the sugar’s dissolved.
- Keep that blender humming on low, then slowly drizzle in the ice-cold water. Blend another 10-15 seconds—watch it turn into liquid gold!
- Time for the magic! Add your vanilla bean ice cream, secure the lid, and pulse on low until it’s creamy dreamy. Pop in food coloring if you’re feeling fancy and give it one last quick blend.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately with straws. It’s giving summer vibes!