Description
This Easy Frosted Lemonade combines chilled lemonade with creamy vanilla ice cream and ice for a thick, refreshing frozen treat that tastes like dessert in a glass. Perfect for beating the summer heat or serving at backyard gatherings, this simple recipe requires just a blender and three basic ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemonade, freshly made or store-bought, chilled
- 1 large scoop vanilla ice cream, about 1/2 cup, softened slightly
- 1 to 2 cups ice, crushed or cubed
- Optional toppings, whipped cream, lemon slices, fresh mint, or a sprinkle of sugar for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Add Ice to Blender: Pour 1 to 2 cups of ice into your blender, starting with the lesser amount if you prefer a thinner drink.
- Pour in Lemonade: Add your chilled 1 cup of lemonade to the blender, ensuring it covers most of the ice.
- Add Ice Cream: Drop in 1 large scoop of vanilla ice cream, which will create a smooth, creamy base and help blend everything together.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture reaches a thick, slushy consistency with no large ice chunks remaining.
- Pour and Serve: Pour the frosted lemonade immediately into a tall glass and enjoy it right away while it's at peak frostiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes