Description
A creamy, tangy frozen lemonade made with fresh lemon juice and vanilla bean ice cream for a refreshing copycat of the popular Chick-Fil-A treat. Perfect for hot days and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
1⅓ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 large lemons)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup very cold water
6 cups vanilla bean ice cream
4–5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
4 sliced lemons (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to a blender.
- Blend on low speed for 30–45 seconds until the sugar completely dissolves.
- With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the very cold water.
- Blend for another 10–15 seconds until fully combined.
- Add the vanilla bean ice cream and secure the blender lid.
- Pulse on low speed until the mixture is smooth, thick, and creamy.
- Add the optional yellow food coloring and pulse briefly to combine.
- Pour into serving glasses, garnish with lemon slices if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, use vanilla frozen yogurt instead of ice cream.
Add fresh strawberries or raspberries for a fruity variation.
Replace part of the lemon juice with lime juice for a citrus blend.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Let frozen leftovers sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before stirring or re-blending.
Best enjoyed immediately after blending for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
