Description
This Creamy Lemonade Recipe offers a refreshingly smooth and tangy twist on traditional lemonade by incorporating sweetened condensed milk, making it a perfect summer drink that’s easy to prepare and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups cold water
- 1–2 cups ice
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Lemon Juice and Condensed Milk: In a large pitcher, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cold Water: Slowly stir in the cold water, mixing well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add Ice and Adjust Taste: Add 1 to 2 cups of ice and stir again. Taste the lemonade and adjust the flavor by adding more lemon juice for tartness or more water for sweetness according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the creamy lemonade chilled over ice and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For an extra frothy version, blend the mixture with ice in a blender until slushy.
- Add fresh mint to infuse a refreshing herbal flavor.
- Replace some or all of the water with sparkling water for a fizzy lemonade variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and stir before serving.
