Frozen lemonade is a refreshing frozen summer drink that can be enjoyed by the pool or at a backyard barbecue with friends. Homemade frozen lemonades are made from fresh-squeezed lemons, sugar, water, and ice. There are many variations of this recipe such as adding vodka for an alcoholic frozen lemonade!
If you love a good summer drink, also try my Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Pitcher cocktails.
Why this recipe works
This frozen lemonade recipe can be made quickly and easily. It’s perfect for summer because it’s refreshing and has a light, citrusy taste. Frozen lemonade recipes vary from very simple to more complex. Whatever recipe you choose, frozen lemonade is delicious and so easy to make!
How to make frozen lemonade
- Blender– I used a Vitamix, but any blender will do.
- Ice cubes– I have used cubes from my freezer, bagged cubes and fancy cubes. Any ice type will work.
- Cane sugar – or white sugar
- Lemon juice– you can used fresh squeezed or store bought.
- Water
- Vodka – You can use a plain vodka or lemon vodka for a boozy frozen lemonade option
- Fresh mint– optional, as it isn’t for everyone, but adding a bit of mint can be extra refreshing.
- Lemon slices– look pretty and work well to dress up the presentation
How to make frozen strawberry lemonade
- To make this lemonade with a strawberry twist, add frozen strawberries to the mix and increase lemon juice by about a tablespoon.
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until well combined, adding more water if it’s too thick. Pour into glasses or cups with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for an extra burst of flavor!
Variations to try
There are so many different flavors of lemonade that the options really are limitless! Here are a few popular variations you might want to try:
- Raspberry lemonade: frozen raspberries, sugar
- Blackberry and lavender lemonade: frozen blackberries, honey
- Peach iced tea with ginger beer: chilled peach iced tea, ginger beer
- Frozen blueberry lemonade: frozen blueberries and mint leaves
Recipe FAQs
A: I love a good frosty mug! I love to drop my glassware into the freezer for a while before pouring a frozen lemonade.
I find that is this best served immediately. If you need to save left-overs, pour the remaining liquid into a zip lock bag and freeze flat. Thaw slightly before re-blending. Best if used within 12 months.
A: You should roll your peeled, whole fruit back and forth on a hard surface with some sugar until it releases enough juices into the bowl below for one serving.
A: Add more frozen fruit or juice to the lemonade mixture.
A: About 8 lemons will be enough to make 1 ½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice for this homemade lemonade.
More summer recipes:
I hope you enjoy this delicious frozen lemonade recipe! It’s a new twist on an old favorite. If you’re looking for other refreshing drink ideas, try one of these recipes from our blog or give us some feedback below and we’ll share your idea with the world. Cheers to summertime fun!
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Frozen Lemonade
Equipment needed:
- Blender
Ingredients:
- 8 cups ice cubes
- 1 ½ cups cane sugar
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice about 8 lemons
- 1 cup chilled water
Boozy Option:
- 1 cup vodka (substitute for water)
Garnish:
- mint leaves
- sugar for rims of glasses
- lemon slices
Instructions:
- Add ice, sugar, juice and water -or- vodka to blender. Be sure the lid is on and secure.
- Blend on low to begin with. Increase speed once the ice is broken up.
- Blend until smooth.
- Dip rims of glasses in lemon juice and dredge in sugar.
- Slice lemons for garnish.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- Raspberry lemonade: frozen raspberries, sugar
- Blackberry and lavender lemonade: frozen blackberries, honey
- Peach iced tea with ginger beer: chilled peach iced tea, ginger beer
- Frozen blueberry lemonade: frozen blueberries and mint leaves
Nutrition:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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