Frosted Lemonade (Copycat Chick Fil A Recipe)

A sweet and tart creamy lemon shake that uses only 4 ingredients is an easy copycat recipe of Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade!

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Keyword Chick Fil A Lemonade, Creamy Lemonade, Frosted Lemonade

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Chill Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 214kcal

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, lemon juice, and water, and stir constantly for about 5 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup water
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes or until it comes to room temperature. Place in the refridgerator for 30 minutes until chilled.
Scoop the ice cream into a blender or food processor. Add the lemonade sugar mixture. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired.
8 scoops vanilla ice cream

Simple Syrup Tip. The lemon simple syrup made from this recipe is concentrated so I don’t recommend drinking it on its own.
Serve Immediately. You will need to serve this frosted lemonade immediately once made otherwise it will melt, even when stored in the refrigerator. While a melted version of this drink will still taste great, it’s the thick texture of the cold ice cream that really makes this drink super special!
Partial Make Ahead. The lemon simple syrup can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This is a great option when planning a party and trying to reduce some of the recipe preparations.
Leftover. If you do have leftover frosted lemonade, pour the mixture into popsicle molds for some delicious frozen treats for the kids.
Water Type. You can use filtered water from home or bottled water. The water is going to be heated on the stovetop but always be mindful of the source of your water when adding to ingredients.
Double or Triple It. This recipe serves 2. If you intend to serve this frosted lemonade to a larger crowd, simply double or triple the recipe ingredients. You can adjust the number of servings in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, and it will automatically calculate the amount of ingredients that you will need.