Description
Creamy Lemonade blends the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the rich texture of sweetened condensed milk, creating a smooth, refreshing drink perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4–6 lemons (for juicing and optional slices for garnish)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the cold water and mix well.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture becomes creamy and fully incorporated.
- Add ice cubes to chill and lemon slices for garnish, if desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve immediately in glasses filled with ice.
Notes
- Use sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra depth of flavor.
- Mix in fresh mint or basil for a herbal note.
- Blend with ice for a frozen lemonade treat.
- Substitute lemons with limes for a tangy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg