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Creamy Lemonade
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing AF creamy lemonade! It's tangy, creamy, and just a touch sweet. This drink is an absolute must-have for summertime!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
Lemon Syrup
- 2 lemons zested
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Lemonade
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 cup strawberry Calpico
- ¼ cup condensed milk
For Serving (Optional)
- 6 lemon slices
Instructions
Make Lemon Syrup
- In a bowl, combine the zest of 1 lemon and sugar until zest is well coated. Cover in plastic wrap to sit for at least 2 hours up to overnight.
- Transfer to a small pot and pour in water. Heat on medium and bring to a simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and the ingredients create a syrup. Avoid stirring while cooking so the sugar doesn't crystalize. If you need to mix the sugar and lemon zest, gently swirl the pot.
- Turn off heat, remove the lemon zest, and set aside to cool.
Cup of Yum
Make Strawberry Lemonade
- In a pitcher, combine the lemonade ingredients and lemon syrup. This drink is best served cold / chilled. If you use ice, you may want to add more condensed milk or syrup since ice will dilute the flavor. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjusting Creaminess & Sweetness: If you want your drink extra creamy, add more condensed milk, but also keep in mind that it'll also add more sweetness. You can add the lemon syrup last so you can have better control of the lemonade's sweetness.
- Alternatives: Instead of Calpico, feel free to swap it out with smashed raspberries and / or strawberries.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1drink
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
192mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.