Creamy Lemonade Drink (Printable)

A tangy-sweet beverage blending fresh lemon juice with chilled cream for a smooth, refreshing drink with velvety texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemon Base

01 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups cold water

→ Creamy Layer

04 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - Lemon slices
06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - In a large pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
02 - Add the cold water and stir to combine.
03 - Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the creamy lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This drink strikes that perfect balance between decadent and refreshing that makes you feel like you discovered a secret menu item from your favorite cafe.
  • The velvety texture creates this magical moment when the tangy lemon hits your palate first, followed by the soothing cream that makes everyone ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • Always add the cream last and whisk continuously to prevent curdling, as I learned the hard way when I dumped everything together at once and ended up with tiny cheese curds floating in my lemonade.
  • Chilling all ingredients beforehand makes a remarkable difference in achieving that silky texture, something I discovered after comparing a rushed batch to one where everything started cold.
03 -
  • Roll your lemons firmly on the counter before juicing them, applying pressure with your palm, and youll extract significantly more juice with less effort.
  • If youre making this for a party, prepare a simple syrup with the sugar and a bit of water first, then cool it completely before mixing with the lemon juice for foolproof sweetening that never leaves sugar granules at the bottom.
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