This Easy 2 Ingredient Frosted Lemonade is the perfect refreshing treat for summer! All you need is AE Dairy’s Classic lemonade and vanilla ice cream of choice. Blended to smooth, creamy perfection – this is like the cousin of the orange Julius! Bright & tangy from the lemonade while having the perfect creaminess from the ice cream. Kids and adults will love this treat during backyard BBQ’s or days by the pool.


Highlights of this family favorite blended lemonade:
- Kid and adult friendly
- Just 2 simple ingredients, can be customized
- Perfect for summer
- Bright and refreshing
- Takes no time at all to make
- A combination of lemonade and a milkshake
- Copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade


AE Dairy’s classic lemonade is so perfect for this frosted lemonade! It is sweet, tart, and refreshing – it adds all the flavor to this easy drink. Made with real lemon juice and the perfect sweetness, it’s a match made in heaven!
Grocery Store List & Substitutions:
- AE Classic Lemonade, or substitute strawberry lemonade
- Vanilla bean ice cream, could substitute lemon or strawberry ice cream
- Fresh lemon wedges
If you like this Easy 2 Ingredient Frosted Lemonade, you’ll love these other lemons desserts…
Soft Lemon Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Streusel Muffins




What is a Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade?
A Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade is made of their regular or diet lemonade and signature ice cream. Blended until smooth and creamy, and it is so easy to make at home!
What does a frosted lemonade taste like?
Frosted lemonade taste like a vanilla milkshake with the perfect hint of sweet lemon.
Do you have to freeze the frosted lemonade before serving?
No, you do not need to freeze this before serving, You can blende the ice cream and lemonade as is and serve immediately or freeze the lemonade in an ice cream tray and blend the lemonade ice cubes for a more frosty texture.
Can you make this drink ahead of time?
You sure can. If you want to make this a few hours or day in advance, simply make according to the recipe – then transfer to a popsicle mold or large ice cube mold. You could also use mini disposable cups and mini popsicle sticks. Let the mixture harden and serve as an ice cream pop.


A drink the whole family will be craving! Think of your favorite rich and creamy milkshake with the perfect hint of lemon, make this drink as thick or thin as you would like be customizing the amount of ice cream used. See below for fun ways to serve!
Tools I used for this simple recipe:
- Rubber Spatula โ perfect for easily scooping out the blended lemonade
- Blender โ This is the best affordable blender, perfect for blending this drink
Quick steps for the frosted lemonade:
- Add lemonade and ice cream to blender
- Blend until smooth
- Serve garnished with a lemon wedge




Instructions for the easy 2 ingredient frosted lemonade:
- To a blender combine lemonade and ice cream, blend for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Variations & serving ideas:
- Freeze lemonade into ice cubes and serve in the frosted lemonade to keep it cold
- Add in a fun lemon popsicle for an extra treat
- Use lemon ice cream
- Add in vanilla extract for more vanilla flavor
- Blend and freeze in popsicle molds
- Use Strawberry Lemonade and strawberry ice cream


Easy 2 Ingredient Frosted Lemonade
Equipment:
- Blender
Ingredients:
- 1 cup AE Dairy Classic Lemonade
- 2 cups Vanilla bean ice cream
- Lemon wedge, for garnish
Instructions:
- To a blender combine lemonade and ice cream, blend for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Nutrition:
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.


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2 Comments
Mary
July 23, 2023 at 7:56 AMOh my gosh!!!! This is DELICIOUS!!!
I never would have thought to put ice cream and lemonade together, and they are an amazing combination! Super easy, super tasty summer treat! Thanks for sharing!
Rachel
July 23, 2023 at 3:38 PMYay! So glad you enjoyed!