The unanimous reaction of every person to taste this frosty drink (my whole family included!) is that this whipped lemonade is their new go-to summer drink. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made it in the past month alone—it’s that good. It strikes the perfect balance between a creamy milkshake, tangy- sweet lemonade, and a frozen slushie. You might notice similarities to Brazilian lemonade, and while equally delicious, they’re two distinctly different drinks (Brazilian lemonade actually uses limes rather than lemons and doesn’t include cream).
The best part is that you only need five minutes and three basic ingredients. Pop in a straw and drink it as is, or go all in by topping it with whipped cream and a slice of lemon. Want something a little boozy? Just add a pour of your favorite spirit to the blender.
Why You’ll Love It
- It’s so refreshing and perfect for summer. It doesn’t get any better than a frozen drink that’s the perfect mash-up of cold lemonade and a milkshake.
- Couldn’t be easier to make. Exactly how good summer drinks should be, this one is just as easy to make as it is refreshing and delicious. Toss everything in a blender and you’re good to go.
Key Ingredients in Whipped Lemonade
- Lemons: Freshly squeezed lemon juice (two medium lemons will give you just enough) gives this frosty drink the best flavor.
- Heavy cream: The richness gives this drink milkshake vibes.
- Sweetened condensed milk: It adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemon juice. You won’t use the entire can, but there are a lot of ways to use up the leftover sweetened condensed milk—turn it into a caramel sauce, drizzle over fresh fruit, or stir into your morning coffee or tea.
Whipped Lemonade
Makes about 1 1/2 cups; serves 1- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
- 1/4 cup cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 medium lemons)
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
