Description
Craving something zesty, creamy, and ultra-refreshing? This Creamy Lemonade is your new go-to drink. It’s a delightful mix of tangy fresh lemons, sweetened condensed milk, and cold water served over ice—perfect for summer parties, easy dinners, or just a quick afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast beverages, healthy snack alternatives, or fun food ideas for guests, this easy recipe hits all the marks!
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
4 cups cold water
2 cups ice cubes
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of strained lemon juice.
2. Pour lemon juice into a pitcher and stir in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
3. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir thoroughly.
4. Taste and adjust with sugar if needed.
5. Serve over ice or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving.
6. Garnish with lemon slices or mint if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Adjust sweetness gradually—start with less condensed milk and add more to taste.
Chill before serving for enhanced flavor and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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