Creamy lemonade is a fun, creamy, and refreshing beverage combining freshly squeezed lemon juice with sweetened condensed milk for a twist on the classic beverage.
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Creamy Lemonade Recipe
I have loved sweetened condensed milk and when I first heard of this drink on TikTok I couldn’t wait to try it! It reminds me of my favorite lemon bar recipe in a fun drink form.
- Only 2 ingredients for this fun, refreshing beverage!
- Easy and quick to make, requiring minimal effort and time.
- Switch it up and blend it for a refreshing frozen lemonade or add some alcohol for an adult lemonade.
- Significantly less sugar than a traditional lemonade recipe.
Ingredients
- lemons: freshly squeezed lemon juice is best in this simple recipe. You will need 5-6 lemons to make 1 cup of lemon juice, plus additional lemons for garnish and serving. Choose bright yellow lemons that are firm and heavy.
- sweetened condensed milk: the sweetness of sweetened condensed milk balances the tart lemon juice and adds a richness to this drink. you can add more or less sweetened condensed milk to your liking. Try using coconut sweetened condensed milk for a dairy-free version.
- water
- ice
You will also need a pitcher to mix the lemonade.
How to Make Creamy Lemonade with Condensed Milk
- Mix together the lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup of water.
- Add remaining water.
- Add ice and serve immediately.
To uplevel the presentation of this lemonade, slice lemons and add to glasses or the rim of the glass.
Tips & Tricks
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best results.
If you have leftover lemonade, using a mesh strainer separate the liquid from the ice and save the lemonade in an airtight container.
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Creamy Lemonade
Equipment
- 1 pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups water divided
- 1 lemon sliced
- ice
Instructions
- In a pitcher, whisk together lemon juice, sweetneed condensed milk, and 1 cup of water.
- Add remaining water and stir thoroughly.
- Add the sliced lemon and a generous amount of ice cubes. Serve chilled.
Notes
Nutrition
