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Frosted Lemonade Cocktail

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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.

Closeup of frosted lemonade in glass among lemons.

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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.

Closeup of frothy cocktail with straw and lemon garnish.

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

Ingredients for lemonade cocktail.

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

All ingredients for this vodka lemonade cocktail in blender.
  1. Place softened ice cream, lemonade, and vodka in a blender and blend well.
Pouring lemonade drink into glasses.
  1. Pour immediately into tall glasses.
Two frosted lemonades in glasses with lemon and mint garnish.

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!

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Closeup of top of frozen cocktail with lemon slice.

Frosted Lemonade Cocktail

This Frosted Lemonade Cooler is totally indulgent! It's like a cross between a tangy zesty lemonade and a milkshake. Three ingredients is all it takes to whip this up for a refreshing summer cocktail (with vodka) or non-alcoholic beverage perfect for backyard barbecues and holiday picnics.
5 from 2 votes
Print Rate
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Linda Warren

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

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 131mg | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 84mg

This post has been updated with new photos and more information. It was first published on June 27, 2018.

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