Wishing you had a creamy and refreshing drink for the summer? Then make this easy creamy lemonade that only requires 3 ingredients and tastes like a lemon creamsicle. It’s sweet, creamy, and tangy, satisfying that refreshing drink craving you get when it’s hot outside. Plus, it’s super easy to make and takes less than 10 minutes.

Here’s how to make a creamy lemonade at home!

Creamy Lemonade Takeaways:

• Shake the lemonade for easy combining and a frothy texture!
• Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
• Generously sweeten to balance the lemon tanginess.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• It’s a creamy twist on everyone’s favorite summer drink.
• There’s nothing easier than lemonade, and this only requires one extra step!
• Discover your new favorite creamy, refreshing drink you can make anytime.
• Tastes like a cafe-quality drink for a fraction of the price.

What is Creamy Lemonade?

Creamy lemonade is a regular lemonade with condensed milk for a sweet and creamy treat. It’s an easier version of the popular Brazilian lemonade, which requires a blender. Although creamy lemonade has existed long before the social media trend.

It’s a fun way to switch up regular lemonade and has a creamy flavor. It’s the perfect refreshing treat for parties and is easy to make in large batches. But if you want a single serving, this is also easy to make!

What Does Creamy Lemonade Taste Like?

Creamy lemonades taste like a liquid creamsicle! It also reminds me of those fruit yogurt hard candies that are creamy and tangy. As an orange creamsicle fanatic, this lemonade is right up my alley.

You get that signature tanginess followed by an addictive, sweet, and creamy flavor. If you like sweet, tangy, and creamy desserts like key lime pie, lemon bars, or frozen yogurt, you’ll love this.

Creamy Lemonade Recipe: Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this creamy lemonade:

• Lemon Juice — You can either juice fresh lemons or use store-bought lemon juice for convenience. I personally think freshly squeezed juice tastes better, but I don’t always have the time to do that, and presqueezed juice tastes similar enough.
• Water — Tap, filtered, bottled, you name it, it all works!
• Condensed Milk — This is the star of the show! You can use any brand you like, and you can find it in any grocery store’s baking aisle. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can also make your own condensed milk by reducing milk and sugar on the stove until thick.
• Sugar — Condensed milk itself isn’t sweet enough, so I add some white sugar.
• Ice
• Mint Sprig + Lemon Slice (Optional)

How to Make Creamy Lemonade

1. Squeeze Lemon Juice. If using lemons, wash, halve, and squeeze lemon juice using a juicer.
2. Combine Ingredients. Dissolve condensed milk and sugar into lemon juice in a glass until opaque. Add ice and top off with water. Optional: To go the extra mile, add the lemonade to a shaker with ice and shake until frothy.
3. Serve and Enjoy! Garnish with a sprig of mint or a lemon slice. Serve with a straw and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Creamy Lemonade

• Sweeten Generously —If you lightly sweeten drinks, make sure to add enough sweetener for a lemonade. I always make the mistake of not adding enough sugar to balance out the tartness, but it’s easy to add a little more afterwards. You can always add more sugar, but it’s hard to take it away.
• Use a Blender — For easy combining, you can throw all the ingredients in a blender and blend until opaque. That way, you don’t need to dissolve the condensed milk into the liquid manually.
• Let Chill Before Serving — Lemonade always tastes better cold, so after you make it, let it chill in the fridge before serving over ice! Although it will also chill if you add it straight onto ice, there’s something different about letting the flavors marinate together.

Creamy Lemonade Variations

Creamy lemonade with condensed milk isn’t the only way to achieve a sweet, creamy, and tart lemonade:

• Coconut creamy lemonade — For a dairy-free version, swap the condensed milk for oat or coconut condensed milk. Alternatively, you can use coconut milk and add your favorite sweetener.
• With heavy cream — For an even creamier version, add a touch of heavy cream or swap the condensed milk for it with some sweetener or sugar. Give it a good mix or shake to really incorporate the cream.
• Cocktail — This creamy lemonade is fantastic as a cocktail! Add a shot of your favorite clear spirit and enjoy a spiked, creamy lemonade.
• Whipped — Whipped lemonade is essentially a lemonade milkshake made with cream and condensed milk. It’s frosty and delicious! You can make it by adding cream to this recipe and blending until frosty.

FAQ’s

Can I make creamy lemonade without condensed milk?

Yes! Instead of condensed milk, you can use coconut milk and sugar or even heavy cream! Both give you a rich and creamy taste without sacrificing the sweet, tangy lemonade. Coconut milk works best since there’s no risk of coagulation.

Can I use milk?

I don’t recommend using milk in lemonade because it can curdle due to the acidity. If you’d like to use dairy, use half and half, creamer, or heavy cream for a creamy flavor without/with less curdling.

Other Refreshing Drinks to Try

Refreshing drinks like this creamy lemonade are the best to make at home, where you can enjoy from the comfort of your living room or kitchen! Best of all, it’s so easy to make delicious drinks at home. For more refreshing ade drinks, here are some to try next:

• Matcha Lemonade
• Blueberry Yuzu Dirty Soda
• Strawberry Thai Tea
• Strawberry Acai Lemonade
• Kiwi Ade