Description
Whipped lemonade is a delightful twist on the classic lemonade, combining zesty lemon flavor with a creamy texture, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the lemonade base by combining lemon juice and sugar in a pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves, then add cold water.
- Blend ice cubes with one cup of the lemonade mixture until slushy, then whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the slushy lemonade mixture, pour into glasses, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
Notes
- Choose bright yellow, heavy lemons for maximum juiciness.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- Consider adding flavored syrups or fresh fruits for variations.
- For a frozen version, freeze the slushy mixture and scrape with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: whipped lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, creamy lemonade