Chick Fil A Lemonade (Frosted)

With just the perfect amount of sweet and tart flavors, this copycat Chick Fil A lemonade can be whipped up right in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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Chick Fil A Lemonade Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Chick Fil A Lemonade Recipe
How To Serve This Lemon Frosty Drink
Storage
Why We Love This Recipe
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If you’ve never had a frosty Chick Fil A lemonade before, you’re in for a real treat with this copycat recipe. It’s the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and sour, with just the right amount of sweetness; plus, it’s made with fresh-squeezed lemons, so you know it’s gotta be good.

Chick Fil A Lemonade Ingredients

Chick Fil A Lemonade (Frosted) raw ingredients that are labeled

There’s nothing like the first sip of a frosted Chick Fil A lemonade. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with just the right amount of zing to make your taste buds happy.

The refreshing flavor is delightfully addictive and keeps you craving more. It’s an absolutely mouthwatering thirst-quencher, especially on a hot summer day.

You’ll need:

1⅓ cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice (6 large lemons)
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of VERY cold water
6 cups of vanilla bean ice cream
4 to 5 drops of yellow food coloring (optional)
4 sliced lemons (optional garnish)

PRO TIP:

When fresh lemons are on sale at the grocery store, buy a bag full of them and juice them. You can freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays so that you always have fresh juice on hand.

Substitutions And Additions

LEMON JUICE: You can substitute bottled lemon juice for freshly squeezed in this easy copycat recipe.

It will not have the same fresh taste as real lemon juice, but it will do in a pinch.

LEMONADE: You can substitute thawed frozen lemonade concentrate for lemon juice.

Depending on how sweet the brand of concentrate is, you will need to reduce the amount of sugar to at least ¼ to ⅓ cup.

FRUIT: You can add other fresh fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, to your homemade lemonade.

How To Make This Chick Fil A Lemonade Recipe

This refreshing drink recipe comes together in minutes in your blender, and before you know it, you’ll be sipping away at the frosty, lemony goodness.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

This delicious lemonade recipe makes four drinks but can easily be doubled to serve more people.

STEP ONE: Add the lemon juice and sugar to a seven to eight cup blender. Blend at low speed on either the milkshake or smoothie setting for 30 to 45 seconds.

PRO TIP:

This is a quick and easy way to dissolve and blend the lemon juice and sugar.

lemon juice and sugar blended in a blender

STEP TWO: Keep the mixer at low speed on the milkshake or smoothie setting, and drizzle in the cold water. Blend for 10 to 15 seconds.

water added to the lemon juice mixture in a blender

STEP THREE: Add the six cups of vanilla 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, garnish with fresh lemon slices, and serve immediately.

PRO TIP:

To keep your frosted lemonade as cold as possible while you’re enjoying it, you can place your (freezer-safe) serving glasses into the freezer for five to ten minutes before filling them with your drink.

ice cream added to the cold water in a blender

How To Serve This Lemon Frosty Drink

This frosted lemonade recipe is just the thing you need to cool down on a hot summer day or when you are dreaming of warmer temperatures.

Serve it for an afternoon refresher, along with a plate of our delightful blueberry cookies.

If you are looking for something a little fresher, try our pineapple salsa or fruit salsa with cinnamon chips.

Our whipped lemonade and pineapple lemonade are two more thirst-quenching lemony drinks to enjoy at home.

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Storage

Let’s dive into how you can store and enjoy this treat whenever the mood strikes.

MAKE AHEAD: While this Chick-fil-A lemonade recipe is quick and easy to make fresh, you can prepare some elements ahead of time.

You can freeze lemonade concentrate in ice cube trays for a convenient shortcut.

Whenever you’re ready to enjoy your frosted lemonade, simply blend the frozen lemonade cubes with vanilla ice cream, and you’re good to go.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store the fresh lemonade in the refrigerator until you are ready to add the ice cream. It is intended to be enjoyed immediately when the ice cream is added.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this Chick Fil A frosted lemonade. It is best to make your lemonade when you are ready to enjoy it.

a close up shot of Chick Fil A Lemonade (Frosted) in a tall glass with a spoon grabbing a piece

Why We Love This Recipe

REFRESHING AND CREAMY: This homemade frosted lemonade is the perfect blend of zesty lemonade and creamy ice cream. It’s incredibly refreshing and indulgent, making it an ideal treat for a hot day.

EASY TO MAKE AT HOME: With simple and readily available ingredients, this recipe allows you to enjoy the Chick-fil-A favorite right in the comfort of your own home. It’s a breeze to whip up, even for novice cooks.

YEAR ROUND TREAT: While it’s perfect for beating the summer heat, this frosted lemonade can be enjoyed any time of the year. Whether you’re looking for a cool beverage on a warm day or a comforting dessert in colder seasons, it’s a versatile treat that suits all occasions.

If you’re looking for a refreshing drink to cool down on a hot day, this famous lemonade is definitely the way to go. With the right amount of sweetness and just as delicious as the real thing, you’ll love this creamy Chick Fil A frozen lemonade.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Could I add other fruit to this frosted lemonade copycat recipe?

Most any fruit would be a fun addition to this lemonade. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries come to mind as ideal choices, but you could certainly experiment with plenty of other fruit.

Can I make this lemonade ahead of time?

This easy recipe can be prepared and kept in the fridge. Once you are ready to enjoy it, blend it with the ice cream and serve.

Can I use bottled lemon juice?

If at all possible, you should use fresh lemon juice in this recipe. Bottled lemon juice will not give you the same rich lemon flavor. If you are in a pinch, you can use bottled lemon juice, though.

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