Creamy Lemonade Drink (Printable)

A luscious, tangy-sweet beverage combining fresh lemon juice and cream for a refreshing treat with a velvety finish.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
02 - Add the cold water and stir to combine.
03 - Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the creamy lemonade over the ice.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy dessert drink but comes together in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The cream transforms ordinary lemonade into something silky and indulgent that feels special without requiring any special skills.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you can serve it to almost anyone without hesitation.
02 -
  • Never skip chilling the cream beforehand—room temperature cream won't whisk smoothly and creates an uneven, separated texture that disappoints.
  • The sugar needs to fully dissolve in the lemon juice before you add water, or you'll end up with grittiness at the bottom of each glass that nobody enjoys.
03 -
  • Fresh lemon juice stored in the fridge stays bright and usable for about three days, so you can prep the base ahead and just add cream when you're ready to serve.
  • The cream needs to be truly cold before whisking—take it straight from the fridge without sitting it out, otherwise you'll spend forever trying to get it to whisk smoothly into the lemon mixture.
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