Frosted Lemonade is tasty blend of lemonade and creamy ice cream. Part lemonade, part milkshake, it’s sweet, tangy and creamy all at once! Our version of the delicious Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade tastes just like the original, only with NO added sugar! There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than with a copycat chick fil a sweet treat the entire family will love.
I need to confess something.
I’m in love with Chick-fil-A.
Like, truly madly deeply.
I cannot get enough of that place.
From the chicken sandwich to the nuggets, right down to the Chick-fil-A dipping sauce (OMGEEEEE YUMMY!!!) and waffle fries.
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There’s one menu item I have to get every single time, especially in the hot summer months. And it’s not chicken. It’s their frosty lemonade. Specifically frosted lemonade.
The thick, creamy lemon milkshake 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 just simple ingredients like a lemonade mixture and ice cream, I knew I had to find out how to make Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade at home.
What do I need to make this frosted lemonade copycat recipe?
My daughter and I were taste testing multiple ice cream and lemonade combinations for our own recipe 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 the best part? There’s NO added sugar like some other recipes!
Can I use different brands of lemonade and ice cream for this frozen lemonade recipe?
Of course, you can, but I highly suggest using the brands of vanilla ice cream and lemonade that I recommend. We tested 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 at your local grocery store, 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 with fresh lemons?
It seriously couldn’t be any easier to make this homemade frosted lemonade.
- Combine lemonade drink, scoops of ice cream and other ingredients in a good blender and let that baby do the work.
- Pour the contents into two large glasses, add a reusable straw, top with additional lemon zest and a lemon slice if you’d like and sip away!
What is frosted lemonade? Is it a lemonade milkshake?
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. So yes, it IS a lemonade milkshake and it’s truly delicious!
The Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade is the real deal of the lemony frosty beverage, but our homemade version is every bit as incredible and doesn’t need any additional sugar.
Serve frosted lemonade as a poolside sipper, a dessert or an accompaniment to your light summer meal. It has the perfect balance of tart lemonade 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 of you who love watermelon, this Frosted Watermelon Lemonade is the perfect summer thirst quencher.
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, a Blue Ocean Cocktail, 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 Desserts and 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
The search is over for the best copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade!
Save this recipe and you will never have to be without the lemon shake you crave when you want to beat the heat. Even on Sundays!
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Frosted Lemonade
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
- Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth and well combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Comments & Reviews
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!
I love key lime pie and I think would make a good frozen drink.
Tastes just like Chick-fil-A! Thanks for all of your testing – you nailed it! (I used Turkey Hill classic vanilla ice cream and it worked great)
Jen, you absolutely made my day, thank you! Believe me, all that testing was super rough 🤣😉, but super worth it to get it just right AND without any added sugar to boot!
Thank you so much for your feedback!❤️
What changes should I make for Chic Fil A’s copyist diet lemonade? I love that stuff, but it’s $ 12 a gallon! I lost my sense of taste & smell when I had COVID in January 2022. ChicFilA’s Diet Lemonade is the only thing I have tasted in over 18 months. And I only taste a little bit of it. But it’s so refreshing! Thanks for your help.
Angelia, I am unfamiliar with their diet lemonade, so not sure how to tell you to proceed. Perhaps if you Google a copycat recipe for their diet lemonade you’ll be able to find one that works for you. Good luck!
Oh dear! At least you can enjoy something tasty! As a former employee, I can tell you the only difference in the regular vs the diet is they make the diet with Splenda instead of sugar!