Not Your Average Lemonade
1. Frosted Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2½ cups cold water
- 2–3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
Instructions
- In a pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, and cold water until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Taste the lemonade — it should be bold and slightly tart so it balances well with the ice cream.
- In a blender, add 1 cup of the lemonade and the vanilla ice cream.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add a few ice cubes if you prefer a thicker consistency, then blend again.
- Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately.
Quick Version
- 1 cup prepared lemonade
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Blend together and serve.
2. Colombian Coconut Limeade (Limonada de Coco)
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1 can coconut milk
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups ice
- ½ cup cold water (optional, for desired consistency)
- Lime slices and shredded coconut (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk (or sugar), and ice.
- Blend until smooth, creamy, and slightly frothy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add cold water and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into glasses, garnish if desired, and serve right away.
Variations
- Lighter Version: Replace half of the coconut milk with coconut water.
- Frozen Version: Use frozen coconut milk cubes instead of ice for a thicker, frostier drink.
3. Brazilian Limeade
Ingredients
- 4 juicy limes, well washed and scrubbed
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Cut the limes into quarters, leaving the peel on but removing any visible seeds.
- Place the limes and water in a blender and blend briefly (about 10–15 seconds). Do not over-blend to avoid bitterness.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract the juice. Discard the solids.
- Stir in the sugar and sweetened condensed milk until fully dissolved.
- Serve over ice and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.
