This family favorite copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade recipe is easy to make with just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes and costs less than 90¢ per serving.
Love the fabulous food and drinks at Chick Fil A? Then this sweet, tart and creamy homemade Copycat Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade is definitely one you want to make at home. Just like this Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink, Caramel Frappe and Iced Boba Coffee.
And since you can easily source the ingredients for Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade copycat at your local store, you can enjoy the frozen lemonade any time you want and all at a fraction of the cost. You just need 5 minutes of prep, 2 ingredients and one blender. #easy.
This frozen treat is basically lemonade and vanilla milkshake in one glass and is great for hot summer days, Brunches, BBQs, Poolside parties and more. Be sure to check out our Tips and FAQs on how to easily make this copycat drink.
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Why Make This Recipe
- Quick and easy – make it quicker that standing in a queue at Chick-Fil-A.
- Adaptable – you can customize it with various add-ins.
- Sweetener control – you have control over how sweet you make it.
- Economical – a few everyday ingredients combined go a long way to quenching the thirst without spending a fortune.
- Perfect for sharing – you can easily double, triple, or quadruple this recipe.
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Lemonade concentrate – just choose your favorite brand of lemonade. defrost it first for about 25- 30 minutes, or microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Ice cream – you need creamy vanilla ice cream for this.
How To Make Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Transfer the lemonade into a blender and add in the ice cream and blend.
- Divide between 4 cups, garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve.
If You Prefer To Make This Lemonade From Scratch
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 cups water
- 6 cups vanilla ice cream
- Combine lemon juice, sugar and water in a pitcher and mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- Transfer the lemonade into a blender and add in the ice cream and blend.
- Divide between 4 cups, garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve.
Tips For Success And Variations
- Vary the lemonade flavor – Use other flavors to your taste.
- If starting from scratch – make sure the sugar is dissolved into the water before adding in the ice cream.
- Replace the ice cream– Use other flavored ice cream to your taste.
- Add in fruit – fruits like strawberries, blueberries and peaches make a great addition.
- Add more or less – add more or less of the ingredients to your taste.
- Vary the citrus – For a sharper flavor use lime juice instead. Or for a different profile add in some orange juice (and reduce or omit the sugar).
Budget Friendly Tips
- Buy ice cream when on sale and freeze till needed.
Storage
- Serve – this is best served straight after blending.
- Freeze – freeze lemonade in freezer-safe Ziploc bags for up to 1 month. Defrost for a couple of hours on the counter before serving
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Ingredients
- 3 cup lemonade concentrate
- 6 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Transfer the lemonade into a blender and add in the ice cream and blender
- Divide between 4 cups, garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve.
Notes
- Vary the lemonade flavor – Use other flavors to your taste.
- If starting from scratch – make sure the sugar is dissolved into the water before adding in the ice cream.
- Replace the ice cream– Use other flavored ice cream to your taste.
- Add in fruit – fruits like strawberries, blueberries and peaches make a great addition.
- Add more or less – add more or less of the ingredients to your taste.
- Vary the citrus – For a sharper flavor use lime juice instead. Or for a different profile add in some orange juice (and reduce or omit the sugar).
Angela
YUM! This is perfect for the summer. Such a delicious and easy easy recipe. Perfect treat on a warm day!
Kate
This sounds AMAZING – I’ve never tried the original Chick fil A version but totally trying this at the weekend, my kids will absolutely love it!
Kim at Three Olives Branch
This was so yummy! Perfect for the warm weather, I will be making it all summer
Kathryn
This is my kind of dessert! This sounds soooo refreshing and I am definitely going to make this during the summer. Love how there are only 2 ingredients, amazing!
Tara
Such a fun and refreshing drink for summer! I love how easily it comes together with just 2 ingredients.