Whipped Frozen Lemonade
A summer treat that is so refreshing you'll want to make it for you and your guests often. If you'd like to make it into more of a cocktail add a splash of vodka or rum to the mix.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Simple Syrup
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Water
- Zest from 1 lemon
Lemonade
- ½ cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice from two lemons
- 1 cup Full-fat coconut milk
- 2½ cups Ice cubes
Instructions
To prepare simple syrup
- Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon zest and remove from the heat. Cover and let steep for 1 hour, then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve; discard the zest.You'll have extra syrup; refrigerate for up to 1 week.
To prepare whipped lemonade
- Add ½ cup simple syrup, lemon juice, coconut milk, and ice to a blender.Blend until the ice is crushed and the mixture is slushy.Divide between 4 8-ounce glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprig of mint and lemon slice.
Notes
You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won't be as rich and creamy.
Leftover simple syrup will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
If you'd like to make this into more of a cocktail, add a splash of vodka or rum to the mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg