Description
This Chick-fil-A Style Creamy Lemonade is a refreshing and tangy drink combining fresh lemon juice with a creamy twist of half-and-half or whole milk. Perfect for a hot day, it blends the tartness of lemons with the smoothness of creamy dairy, served chilled over ice.
Ingredients
Scale
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold water
Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a pitcher, combine granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a smooth simple syrup base.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour in the fresh lemon juice to the simple syrup and stir well to blend the tartness evenly.
- Dilute With Water: Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher and stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
- Incorporate Creaminess: Slowly stir in the half-and-half or whole milk into the lemonade mixture until it is evenly combined and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the creamy lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Stir the drink before serving as separation may occur, ensuring a consistent flavor with every sip.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best bright, natural flavor.
- If preferred, you can substitute half-and-half with whole milk for a lighter version or use a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to taste if you like your lemonade less or more sweet.
- Stir the drink well before serving to recombine any separated milk and lemon mixture.
- This lemonade is best enjoyed chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
