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Creamy Lemonade Delight

A luxurious, velvety smooth lemonade that combines fresh lemon juice with rich cream for the ultimate summer refresher.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Lemonade
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Creamy Component
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
Garnish
  • fresh mint sprigs
  • lemon slices
  • ice cubes

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Juice fresh lemons to get 1 cup of lemon juice, straining out seeds and pulp.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice with granulated sugar, stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
  3. Add cold water and vanilla extract to the lemon mixture, stir well and set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually fold sweetened condensed milk and salt into the whipped cream until smooth.
  6. Slowly pour cream mixture into lemonade, stirring gently to create swirls without overmixing.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed with additional sugar or condensed milk.
  8. Fill glasses with ice and pour creamy lemonade, ensuring cream swirls in each glass.
  9. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices, serve immediately while cold.

Notes

Best served fresh but can be stored in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add vodka or rum for adult cocktail version.