Creamy Lemonade
on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Jun 23, 2024
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This is the most delicious Creamy Lemonade you’ll ever have. It tastes like a lemon creamsicle and it’s an absolute 💭 dream. If you haven’t seen the lemonade trend yet, I suggest you give it a try ASAP. This is my take on it, and instead of plain water, I actually love to add strawberry 🫧 sparkling water as it takes it to a whole new level for me. Feel free to use any flavored sparkling water you like. This recipe has 3 ingredients and it couldn’t be easier.
Why You’ll Love Creamy Lemonade
This Creamy Lemonade is the most refreshing drink you’ll have this ☀️ summer. It’s thick and frothy, perfectly tart from the 🍋 lemon and oh so creamy. It comes together in a flash using just a hand-held frother so there’s no need to even bust out the blender. Three ingredients, fresh summery flavors, and you’re in heaven!
How to Prepare
🍋 Squeeze your lemon juice into a glass measuring cup.
🥛 Now, add the sweetened condensed milk.
🌀 Then whisk it together or use a frother to combine.
🧊 Add ice and lemon slices to a tall glass and then pour in the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
🫧 Top it off with any sparkling water and enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 🥤
This recipe makes one big glass but feel free to make a big batch if you have people coming over.
Variations and Substitutions for Creamy Lemonade
- I used 🍓 strawberry sparkling water but you can use any flavor you like or leave it plain.
- Feel free to add rum (or alcohol-free rum) to make a really delicious take on piña colada.
- To make this dairy-free I would personally try 🥥 coconut milk from a can and skim some of the cream that sits on top and add some sugar and lemon juice. Let me know in the comments if you try this variation!
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Best Served With
- A variety of ☀️ summer dips such as my Healthy Green Goddess Dip, Whipped Feta Dip with Grapes or Grilled Eggplant Dip.
- Add a splash of 🍹 non-alcoholic or alcoholic rum, vodka or tequila to this Creamy Lemonade.
Common Questions
I haven’t tried bottled juice, but I would recommend fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. You could absolutely try bottled, but the flavor may be slightly different.
Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweetened condensed milk to suit your taste.
Instead of sweetened condensed milk, you can use a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener along with some regular milk or a non-dairy milk to create a similar effect. Let me know if you try this in the comments!
A blender will work beautifully, or you can simply use a whisk.
Yes, you can add other flavors like mint leaves, a splash of fruit juice, or a flavored syrup to customize your drink.
Creamy Lemonade
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- splash sparkling water, any flavor you love or just plain
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemon juice into a glass measuring cup and add the sweetened condensed milk. Whisk or use a frother to combine.
- You can also use a blender, but it's not necessary and can be messy. Simply add ice and lemon slices to a glass, then pour in the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Finally, top it off with your choice of sparkling water and enjoy!
My Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this as is and it was too tart for me so I had to add in an extra tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Also, not really being sure of how much water was needed, I added about 5oz. It was delicious! Depending on your taste buds, definitely need to reduce the lemon juice or adjust the sweetness. It satisfied my need for a single serving! Thank you!
SOOOO delicious! Such a refreshing and versatile little treat! made one to try for fun, and I will be making this all summer long!