This Frosted Lemonade Cocktail is totally indulgent! It's a cross between a tangy zesty lemonade and a milkshake. Three ingredients are all it takes to whip this up for a refreshing summer cocktail with vodka or as a non-alcoholic beverage perfect for backyard barbecues and holiday picnics.
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Fruity Frozen Cocktails for Summer
When you’re looking for a refreshing way to beat the summer heat, there is nothing more satisfying than fruity frozen cocktails. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also a great way to cool off when the temperature soars. Using a variety of fruits and liquors, it’s easy to find the perfect drink for any summer occasion.
Whether you're looking for something light and refreshing or a bit stronger, frozen cocktails like watermelon margaritas, tropical pina coladas, raspberry daiquiris, or something more unique and creative like wine slushies, will help you quench your thirst and bring a little cool to your summer parties.
Why You'll Love This Boozy Frozen Lemonade
Summer refresher! You know those days when it's so hot that nothing but a frozen cocktail will do? Me too! This creamy lemonade cocktail will really hit the spot!
Make it 2 ways - as an indulgent adult cocktail or a treat for the kids (minus the vodka of course). If you enjoy a Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade, this is the drink for you!
3 simple ingredients are all you need - your favorite lemonade, vanilla ice cream, and vodka.
Easy to make, just blend it all together, pour it into tall glasses, and enjoy this creamy, smooth, a little bit tart, and totally refreshing cocktail.
So many variations for this frosted lemonade cooler. Use different fruits, like strawberries or blackberries, or swap out the liquor for your favorite kind.
Ingredients
You only need 3 ingredients for the best frozen lemonade cocktail you've ever tasted!
- Lemonade - The best lemonade for cocktails is your favorite, either homemade or store-bought.
- Ice Cream - Use premium vanilla ice cream for the best results.
- Vodka - Kettle One, Chopin, or Smirnoff is the best vodka for lemonade drinks.
How to Make Spiked Lemonade with Ice Cream
- Place softened ice cream, lemonade, and vodka in a blender and blend well.
- Pour immediately into tall glasses.
Garnish each lemonade cocktail with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint. And don't forget the straw! Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use less lemonade for a thicker consistency.
- Place serving glasses in the freezer about 15 minutes ahead of time so they'll be nice and cold.
- Use insulated glasses to keep the cocktail frozen longer.
Recipe Variations
You can easily add fruit to make this even more of a fruity cocktail.
- Frozen Pink Lemonade Cocktail - Use pink lemonade and add a few drops of red food coloring to give the drink a pretty pink color.
- Frozen Berry Lemonade Cocktail - Add 1 cup of frozen mixed berries.
- Frozen Blackberry Lemonade Cocktail - Add 1 cup of frozen blackberries.
- Frozen Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail - Add 1 cup of frozen blueberries.
- Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail - Add 1 cup of frozen raspberries.
- Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail - Add 1 cup of frozen strawberries.
Swap out the liquor - try it with rum, gin, or tequila. Lemon vodka will give it an extra kick of lemon flavor. If you're a bourbon or whiskey drinker, they may be an option but their flavor will stand out more than the other white liquors.
How to Serve Frozen Lemonade Drink
It's great to enjoy spiked frozen lemonade with a bunch of friends. Make this drink by the pitcherful and let everyone help themselves.
Set out lemon slices or wedges for garnishing along with colorful straws for drinking it.
It goes great with some Mexican Chicken Burgers, London Broil, or Korean BBQ Kabobs. Of course, this ice cream and lemonade drink pairs beautifully with Grilled Pound Cake too. Cheers!
More Refreshing Summer Cocktails
- Mermaid Water Drink
- Pink Lemonade Cocktail
- Strawberry Mojito
- Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail
- Vodka Limeade
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Frosted Lemonade Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemonade
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup vodka (optional)
- Garnishes: lemon wedge, sprig of mint
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
- Divide between 2 tall glasses and garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint.
Notes
- Use less lemonade for a thicker consistency.
- Place serving glasses in the freezer about 15 minutes ahead of time so they'll be nice and cold.
- Use insulated glasses to keep the cocktail frozen longer.
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This post has been updated with new photos and more information. It was first published on June 27, 2018.
Jolene says
Looks so delicious and refreshing!
Linda Warren says
It's perfect any time but when the temps reach into the 90's it's just pure heaven in a glass!
Wendy says
Oooohhhh , I have a feeling these would be very dangerous. It is one of those cocktails that you don't realize is potent until you stand up LOL.
Linda Warren says
lol You are so right!
April says
I love a good vodka lemonade. This recipe is right up my alley! Perfect for a hot afternoon with the girls 😉
Linda Warren says
Most definitely! I'm planning on making it by the pitcherful come vacation with the family. Hope the girls enjoy it.
Sues says
The ice cream makes this so creamy and awesome! I enjoy a cold cocktail at the end of a summer day, but when I want something alcohol-free and dessert-like, this is so perfect!
Linda Warren says
It will definitely cool you down whether with or without alcohol. If you're like me, I'm into anything with ice cream come summer.