Frosted Lemonade is tasty blend of lemonade and vanilla ice cream. Part lemonade, part milkshake, it’s sweet, tangy and creamy all at once! Our version of the famous Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade tastes just like the original, only with NO added sugar!
I need to confess something.
I’m in love with Chick-fil-A.
Like, seriously.
I cannot get enough of that place.
From the grilled chicken, to the nuggets, right down to the Chick-fil-A dipping sauce and waffle fries.
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There’s one menu item I have to get every single time. And it’s not chicken. It’s lemonade. Specifically frosted lemonade.
The thick, creamy lemon shake is so delicious I always drink it too fast and end up with a brain freeze. Worth it.
Once I learned that the basic recipe is a simple combination of lemonade and ice cream, I knew I had to find out how to make Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade at home.
What do I need?
My daughter and I went through multiple ice cream and lemonade combinations to get the taste as close to the original as possible. Yes, this means we had to spend a whole afternoon sampling milkshakes. Poor us, right?
Here’s the combination of ingredients that produced the best results and closest taste to the original:
- Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
- Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
- fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Did you notice? There’s NO added sugar like some other recipes!
Can I use different brands of lemonade and ice cream?
I highly suggest using the brands of vanilla ice cream and lemonade that I recommend. My daughter and I tested combinations of quite a few ice creams and lemonade and found that using both of these two tasted most like the one at Chick-fil-A.
If by chance you have trouble locating one or both, don’t freak out. It’s still pretty darn delicious if you use what you have available. Supposedly, Chick-fil-A uses only Sunkist brand lemons in their recipe!
Lemonade with ice cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest is one of the most refreshing drinks you can make for summer. I hope you love it as much as we do!
How to make frosted lemonade?
It seriously couldn’t be any easier to make this homemade frosted lemonade.
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and let that baby do the work.
- Pour the contents into two large glasses, add a reusable straw, top with additional lemon zest if you’d like and sip away!
What is frosted lemonade?
Frosted Lemonade is a drink that blends lemonade with vanilla ice cream. The sweet vanilla and zesty citrus combine for a cold beverage with bold flavor.
The Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade is one of the most popular restaurant iterations of the lemon shake, but our homemade version is every bit as delicious.
Serve frosted lemonade as a poolside sipper, a dessert or an accompaniment to your light summer meal. It has the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors you’ll love any time of day!
Drink Recipes
This site might have “baking” in the title, but I have another not-so-secret recipe obsession: drinks, drinks and more drinks!
The frosted lemonade recipe I share below uses store bought lemonade, because it tasted most like the one from Chick-fil-A. For those who prefer a made-from-scratch lemon drink, I have a the perfect Frozen Lemonade recipe!
I made this Strawberry Lemonade to and fell in love with it .I think lemonade just tastes so much better when it’s loaded with fresh strawberries, don’t you?
Coconut Coolers are another beverage just begging to be sipped on a hammock in the shade. They remind me a little of these more traditional Mexican Horchatas only with coconut.
Dust off that blender and make a batch of Frozen Bahama Mamas or some Pina Colada Milkshakes. All you need is the beach!
Or keep it simple and fill a tall glass with this Cucumber Grapefruit Water. There’s just something about drinking cool water with some cucumber in it. It makes me feel like I’m lounging at a day spa, even on a regular workday.
Lemon Recipes
Some of the ways my family cools off during the summer months are with desserts!
This time of year, I especially like making treats made with lemon.
Face it, when it’s hot and humid out there, no one wants to fire up the oven. This No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake has been a favorite for years. It’s easy to make and cools you off with every bite. Lemon Marshmallow Poke Cake is another easy summery dessert bursting with lemon goodness.
When I can’t decide what to bring to a summer potluck, I always fall back on a classic: Lemon Bars. The soft lemon center and buttery crust make me happy every time I eat them.
Even more lemon recipes to love, from the sweet to the savory:
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
- Lemon Sugar Snaps
- Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
- Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
- Lemon Crepes
- Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats
- Easy Lemon Cake
- Blueberry Lemon Bread Recipe
- Dairy-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles
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Frosted Lemonade
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 ½ cups Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a blender combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and well combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The search is over for the best copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade! Save this recipe and you will never have to do without the lemon shake you crave. Even on Sundays!
Thank you….I don’t have one close to me.. it over 75miles and normal crazy traffic. And I try to get there once every 6-7 weeks sometimes terribly long wait.
You’re welcome, Theresa. That IS far. I don’t know what I’d do in that case.
Actually, I’d probably learn to recreate their whole menu. 😉
G’day, Lynne!
How many servings does each recipe make? I tried the Chick-fil-a drink on a freebie and it was so good, I want to make my own.
Hi Linda, the recipe card says that this will make 2 servings. Enjoy!