Our Frozen Lemonade is super lemony with fresh zest, refreshing, and perfectly sweet without being syrupy. It’s the classic drink at summer barbecues, whether folks were wearing bell bottoms or whatever the heck teens are wearing these days.
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It practically calls your name after mowing the lawn on a hot summer day or lounging poolside with your friends. It’s the perfect sipper that makes you forget, for just a moment, that it’s 92 degrees out and your shirt is completely drenched in sweat.
From the moment you see that first heat shimmer rising off the driveway, you’ll know it’s time to make a batch, then another, and even more of this ice-cold, lemony quencher. It’s a must for Memorial Day, Father’s Day, the 4th of July, and every other summer celebration or gathering.
I know after all that, you want to make this frozen lemonade right now, but I promise you don’t want to miss our other perfectly refreshing summer drinks like frozen strawberry lemonade and frozen key limeade.
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Why You’ll Love This Frozen Lemonade Recipe
- It’s simple and refreshing and the perfect way to harken back to the good ole days. I’m telling ya, it’s so satisfying you’re gonna say “ahhh” after the very first sip of this quencher.
- You won’t believe it’s only 5 ingredients and that’s including the ice and water. We kept it K.I.S.S. easy. So you don’t have to worry about making a complicated syrup. Just blend and pour.
- There’s a real “pop” of lemon flavor. I can’t stand lemonade that doesn’t taste lemony. This one is zingy, zippy, and bright, but balanced so it’s perfectly sweet without being too sugary.
- You can randomly make this on a Wednesday because it’s an easy everyday sipper. But when you serve it to guests, they’re going to light up. They’ll remember you for it. So don’t be surprised if they ask for the recipe. 😏
Ingredients
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh lemon zest
- Sugar
- Water
- Ice
- Pinch of salt
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make Frozen Lemonade
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and water to a blender. Blend for about 15-20 seconds to help dissolve the sugar.
Add the ice and blend on high until thick and slushy.
Check the consistency, add a splash of water if it’s too thick or a handful of ice if you want it thicker.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Top Tips
If the mixture seems too thin and soupy, simply add more ice and blend again until smooth.
Storage
Since frozen lemonade is best served immediately, you don’t want to store it.
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FAQ
I highly recommend using fresh-squeezed lemon juice. It taste way better than the bottled stuff.
Oh, that’s easy. Just add more ice and blend until smooth.
I never miss an opportunity to recommend Vitamix (Blendtec is a close second). But you should be fine with any blender that can handle ice.
Frozen Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice About 4 Large Lemons
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Zest About 2 Large Lemons
- ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Cold Water
- 4-5 Cups Ice
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and water to a blender. Blend for about 15-20 seconds to help dissolve the sugar.
- Add the ice and blend on high until thick and slushy.
- Check the consistency, add a splash of water if it’s too thick or a handful of ice if you want it thicker.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you want an ultra-smooth texture, blend the liquid ingredients first until the sugar fully dissolves, then add ice. It makes a difference.
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