Description
This icy, tangy, and sweet frozen lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher! Made with real lemons, a touch of sweetness, and blended to perfection, this frosty treat is perfect for hot days and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) simple syrup (see notes for alternative)
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold water
- 2½ cups (350 g) ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Lemon Base:
- Squeeze fresh lemons until you have ½ cup of juice.
- If making your own simple syrup, heat ⅓ cup sugar and ⅓ cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until fully dissolved. Let it cool.
Blend to Perfection:
- In a high-powered blender, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, cold water, ice cubes, and lemon zest.
- Blend on high speed for 30–45 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
Adjust & Serve:
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more simple syrup.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Simple Syrup Alternative: If you prefer a natural sweetener, substitute honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup instead of simple syrup. Adjust the amount based on your taste preference.
- Stronger Lemon Flavor: For an extra zesty kick, freeze lemon juice into ice cubes before blending. This intensifies the lemon taste without watering down the drink.
- Make it Creamy: Swap cold water with coconut milk, almond milk, or vanilla yogurt for a rich and creamy version.
- Add a Fruity Twist: Blend in strawberries, raspberries, or mango chunks for a naturally sweet and colorful variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (of 4)
- Calories: 80 Kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g