This easy frozen lemonade has an extra kick of vodka to make boozy lemonade your next favorite summer sipping treat.
Whipping up a full batch takes less than 5 minutes if your simple syrup is already cooled down so I advise having cooled sugar syrup in the fridge all summer long. Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more sweetener or don't leave some out for more of a tart frozen homemade lemonade.
✨ Here is why this frozen lemonade recipe is amazing:
- Both kids and adults will love sipping on this simple frozen lemonade recipe. Just be sure to leave out the alcohol for the kid version.
- Easily scalable, this easy to make frozen drink recipe can be adjusted to make just a few glasses of boozy frozen lemonade or for a larger crowd.
- If you are making frozen lemonade for yourself, make lemonade popsicles for the kids the night before.
🍋 Ingredients to make easy frozen lemonade:
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
📝 Ingredient notes:
- Simple syrup - if you are looking for a more natural sweetener, substitute equal parts honey or agave for the sugar.
- Fresh lemon juice - fresh is best for this recipe!
🔄 Kid Friendly Frozen Lemonade Variations
Leave the vodka out if you are wanting a virgin frozen lemonade. For extra lemon tartness add a teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest to the blender before you blend the drink. I use the zest of one lemon for a full recipe.
To make a frozen pink lemonade add ¾ cup of cranberry juice. It is up to you if you use sweetened cranberry juice or unsweetened.
📷 How To Make Frozen Lemonade With Vodka
1. In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Allow it to cool completely.
3. To your blender, add syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.
4. If desired, garnish with a fresh slice of lemon.
❄️ Storage Tips and Tricks
Save yourself time by having the simple syrup already made and cooled down in the refrigerator.
📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Frozen Lemonade requires just three ingredients: freshly squeezed lemons, lemon zest, and a sweetener. When blended with ice, these ingredients create a light, slushie that is perfect for summertime. Both kids and adults can enjoy this refreshing beverage as a way to stay cool during a hot day.
The high sugar content will keep lemonade from freezing solid. If alcohol is in the recipe, that will also keep it from freezing.
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Frozen Lemonade
Ingredients
Method
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.1 Cup Water, 1 Cup Sugar
- Allow the syrup to cool completely.
- To your blender, add cooled sugar syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and ice. Blend until smooth.1 ½ Cup Lemon Juice, ¾ Cup Vodka, 6 Cups Ice
- If desired, garnish with a fresh slice of lemon.Lemon slices for garnish
Nutrition
Nutrition Discolure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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