Frosted Lemonade (Copycat Chick-fil-A Style)

Summer is in full swing, and nothing hits the spot on a hot day quite like a creamy, icy treat. Enter: Frosted Lemonade—a refreshing, tart-meets-sweet drink that tastes like sunshine in a glass. It’s part lemonade, part vanilla milkshake, and totally dreamy. The best part? You don’t have to leave your house (or sit in a drive-thru line) to get your fix.

This copycat Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade recipe is simple, delicious, and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, chasing kids through sprinklers, or just trying to survive a heatwave, this frozen treat will keep you cool and smiling.

First floor of a glass of chopped lemonade on a marble work surface.

Why You’ll Love This Frosted Lemonade

✅ Super refreshing
✅ Creamy, tart, and sweet
✅ Only 5 ingredients
✅ Ready in under 10 minutes
✅ Kid-approved and adult-loved

The chopped lemonade is poured into glasses.

Ingredients

½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup + 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (divided)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup very cold water
2 cups vanilla ice cream

Pro Tip: Use real lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice just doesn’t have the same zing!

Hand holding a glass of chopped lemonade in front of a blue background.

Tips for Success

Chill your water before blending so it doesn’t melt the ice cream too quickly.
Use a high-quality vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
Want it extra thick? Toss in a few ice cubes before blending.

Instructions

1. Mix the Lemon Base

In a blender, combine the lemon zest, ½ cup of lemon juice, and the sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes so the sugar starts to dissolve into the juice.

2. Blend It Up

Add the cold water and vanilla ice cream to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick to blend, add a splash more cold water.

3. Adjust the Tartness

Taste the mixture. If you want a bit more zing, blend in the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

4. Serve & Sip

Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and a smile.

Ingredients for chopped lemonade arranged on a marble work surface.

More Summer Sips to Try

If you loved this frosted lemonade, you might also enjoy:

Strawberry Lemonade
Blueberry Lemonade
Watermelon Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Cucumber Agua Fresca

Feeling fancy? Try it spiked with a splash of limoncello for a grown-up version!

lemon juice and sugar combined in a blender.

Vanilla ice cream discontent Added to lemon juice, sugar and water in a blender.

The glazed lemonade just mixed in a blender.

Angular view of the upper part of a glass of chopped lemonade garnished with a slice of lemon.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 482
Total Fat: 15g (23%)
Saturated Fat: 9g (45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 58mg (19%)
Sodium: 110mg (5%)
Potassium: 342mg (10%)
Total Carbohydrates: 86g (29%)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
Sugars: 80g (89%)
Protein: 5g (10%)
Vitamin A: 560 IU (11%)
Vitamin C: 30mg (33%)
Calcium: 176mg (18%)
Iron: 0.2mg (1%)