Creamy Lemonade
Creamy Lemonade blends fresh lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and ice-cold water into a smooth, refreshing drink with a citrusy kick and velvety finish. An easy, crowd-pleasing summer beverage.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lemon sliced thinly
- 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice approximately 5 to 8 lemons
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups ice
- 5 cups cold water
Instructions
Prepare the serving pitcher
- Begin by placing the ice into a clean ½-gallon pitcher. Add the lemon slices evenly over the ice to infuse subtle citrus flavor throughout the beverage.
Combine the base ingredients
- In a separate mixing bowl or smaller pitcher, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the full can of sweetened condensed milk. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and well blended.
Assemble the lemonade
- Carefully pour the lemon and condensed milk mixture over the ice and lemon slices in the serving pitcher.
Add water and stir
- Add the cold water directly to the pitcher and stir all components together until fully incorporated.
Serve immediately
- For best results, serve chilled. Stir gently before each serving to maintain a consistent flavor and texture.
Notes
This Creamy Lemonade recipe is naturally gluten-free. However, to ensure complete safety for those with gluten sensitivities, always confirm that your sweetened condensed milk and any store-bought lemon juice (if used as a substitute) are certified gluten-free and processed in a gluten-free facility.