Craving a refreshing Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade without leaving the comfort of your home? Discover our quick and easy copycat recipe that perfectly replicates the tangy, sweet, and creamy treat you love, using just 3 simple ingredients and a blender!
Chick Fil A Copycat Frosted Lemonade
This copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade recipe takes 15 minutes to make using only freshly squeezed lemon juice, vanilla ice cream, water, some sugar, and a blender.
A cross between a citrus slushie and a lemon-flavored float, this blended frozen beverage is a refreshing summer drink for warm weather sipping – it tastes just like your favorite fast food frosty lemonade, but prepared at home at a fraction of the price.
Chick fil A frozen lemonade quickly comes together by blending together 3 ingredients plus water and serving it as a sweet sip through a straw or like a lemon-flavored slushie with a spoon.
This is one of those homemade drink recipes that are sweet, tangy, and creamy all at the same time; it’s a refreshing and thirst-quenching blended frozen beverage that not only beats the heat but is also a delicious sippable hydrating treat.
Why We Love This Chick fil A Frosted Lemonade Recipe
- Quick and easy to make.
- Uses only 3 ingredients plus water.
- Creamy like lemon ice cream but made in a blender like a milkshake.
- Tart, tangy, sweet, and refreshing lemon-flavored frozen treats for summer.
- Kids will love it as-is but adults can add a spike to give their sip a kick.
- Perfect for sipping by the pool or cooling off on the porch on warm weather days and during the hot summer season.
Chick fil A Frosted Lemonade Ingredients
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: Using freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of store-bought lemon juice makes a significant difference in the taste and freshness of your Frosted Lemonade. Be sure to remove any seeds before adding the juice to your blender.
- Granulated sugar
- VERY cold water
- Vanilla bean ice cream: Choose a high-quality vanilla ice cream for a richer and creamier texture. If you prefer a healthier or dairy-free alternative, consider using a premium vanilla frozen yogurt or a non-dairy ice cream substitute.
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- Lemons (optional garnish)
Substitutions and Additions
- Forgo The Fresh: You can substitute bottled lemon juice for freshly squeezed. It will not have the same fresh taste, but it will do in a pinch.
- Create With Concentrate: You can substitute thawed frozen lemonade concentrate for the lemon juice. Depending on how sweet the brand of concentrate is, you will need to reduce the amount of sugar to at least ¼ – ⅓ cup.
- Swap The Citrus: Instead of freshly squeezed lemon juice, try this recipe with fresh squeezed orange juice, grapefruit juice, or lime juice instead.
- Customizable sweetness: Adjust the sweetness of your Frosted Lemonade to your liking by adding more or less sugar, or even substituting with a natural sweetener like honey or agave syrup.
- Adult twist: For those seeking a grown-up version of this refreshing treat, consider adding a shot of your favorite vodka, rum, or tequila to create a spiked Frosted Lemonade.
- Add Fruity Flavors: You can add other fresh fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, to make your lemonade with more fruity flavor.
- Garnish: Elevate your homemade Frosted Lemonade by adding a slice of lemon, a sprig of mint, or a decorative straw for a visually appealing touch.
Recommended Tools
- Blender
- 14-ounce glasses
How to Make Chick Fil a Frosted Lemonade
- Blend: Blend the lemon juice and sugar on either the milkshake or smoothie setting for 30-45 seconds. Drizzle in the cold water and blend for 10-15 seconds. Add the ice cream to the lemonade and pulse until well blended.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tips For Making Chick fil A Frosted Lemonade
- Make sure that the water is VERY cold. You can add ice cubes to the water first, let it sit for a few minutes, then remove the ice cubes before adding the water to the blender.
- Blender power: Ensure your blender is powerful enough to handle blending ice for a smooth and creamy consistency. If your blender struggles with ice, try crushing the ice beforehand to reduce strain on the motor.
- I like to chill my glasses in the freezer before serving. Pouring the lemonade into a frosty glass will keep it cooler for longer.
- You can stock up on fresh lemons when they are on sale at the store. Juice them and freeze the freshly squeezed lemon juice in ice cube trays so that you always have lemon juice on hand.
How to Store Chick fil A Frosted Lemonade
- To Store: To ensure the optimal cold and creamy texture, serve your Frosted Lemonade immediately after blending. You can store the lemonade in the refrigerator until you are ready to add the ice cream. It is intended to be consumed immediately when the ice cream is added. If necessary, store it in the freezer for a short time before serving, but avoid letting it freeze solid.
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Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade
Serves — 7
This copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted lemonade is easy to make at home at a fraction of the cost as the fast food frosty. Cool and creamy, sweet and tangy, this blended beverage feels like drinking dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 6 large lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup VERY cold water
- 6 cups vanilla bean ice cream
- 4-5 drops of yellow food coloring optional
- 4 sliced lemons optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice and sugar to a 7-8 cup blender. Blend at low speed on either the milkshake or smoothie setting for 30-45 seconds. (This is a quick and easy way to dissolve and blend the lemon juice and sugar)
- Keep the mixer at low speed on the milkshake or smoothie setting, and drizzle in the cold water. Blend for 10-15 seconds.
- Add the 6 cups of ice cream to the lemonade. Secure the lid and pulse on low until the ice cream and lemonade are well blended. Pour into 14-ounce glasses and serve immediately.
Jenn’s Notes
Servings: 7 – 8 ounce servings
Storage:
- To Store: You can store the lemonade in the refrigerator until you are ready to add the ice cream. It is intended to be consumed immediately when the ice cream is added.
- Make sure that the water is VERY cold. You can add ice cubes to the water first, let it sit for a few minutes, then remove the ice cubes before adding the water to the blender.
- I like to chill my glasses in the freezer before serving. Pouring the lemonade into a frosty glass will keep it cooler for longer.
- You can stock up on fresh lemons when they are on sale at the store. Juice them and freeze the freshly squeezed lemon juice in ice cube trays so that you always have lemon juice on hand.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg
