Creamy Lemonade Drink (Printable)

Tangy-sweet beverage with fresh lemon juice and chilled cream, ready in 10 minutes for a smooth refreshing drink.

# 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

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until completely dissolved
02 - Add cold water and stir thoroughly to incorporate
03 - Pour in heavy cream and whisk until mixture achieves smooth, creamy consistency
04 - Taste and add additional sugar if needed to achieve desired sweetness
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour creamy lemonade over ice
06 - Add lemon slices and mint leaves as garnish if desired; serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream mellows the tartness of traditional lemonade while creating this incredible silky texture that feels indulgent but still refreshing.
  • Its incredibly simple to make but looks and tastes like something special, making it perfect for impressing guests without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Always add the cream last and gently whisk it in rather than vigorously stirring, or youll risk the mixture curdling from the lemon acid.
  • Chilling all your ingredients beforehand makes an enormous difference in the final texture, creating a smoother, more cohesive drink that doesnt separate as quickly.
03 -
  • Rolling lemons firmly against the counter before cutting them breaks down the internal membranes and yields significantly more juice with less effort.
  • If you find the drink too rich, try layering instead of mixing, pouring the lemonade over ice first, then gently floating the cream on top for a striking visual effect and varied texture in each sip.
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