Creamy Lemonade
This creamy lemonade is a sweet, tart, and velvety smooth drink ready in just minutes. Made by whisking fresh lemon juice with sweetened condensed milk before adding cold water and ice, it achieves a perfectly balanced, non-separating texture.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 5-6 lemons squeezed)
- 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk 7 oz total (200g)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Pour the lemon juice into a pitcher, then slowly whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is fully blended. The base should turn pale yellow and look smooth and uniform, with no white streaks left behind.
- Stir in the cold water, then add the ice and mix again until the pitcher is evenly chilled. The lemonade should look creamy and fluid, not thick or separated.
- Pour into glasses and finish with extra lemon slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve right away while the drink is ice cold and the texture is at its smoothest.
Notes
Texture Tip: Whisk the lemon juice and condensed milk together thoroughly before adding water. This creates a smooth base and helps prevent the drink from separating.
Ingredient Tip: For the best and brightest flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled juice.
Storage: Store leftover lemonade in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator. Some separation is normal; simply stir or whisk again before serving.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.