Frozen Coconut Lemonade
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4.7
Frozen Coconut Lemonade
Description
The recipe begins by making a lemon simple syrup through gently heating lemon juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves. This syrup is combined in a high-speed blender with the dense part of chilled full-fat coconut milk, ice cubes, and blended until thick and frothy. The thick coconut cream adds rich texture that balances the sharpness of fresh lemon.
The result is a smooth, frozen lemonade with a creamy mouthfeel and lively citrus taste. Serving with fresh lemon slices adds a visual touch and additional brightness. This drink can be enjoyed immediately for best texture and flavor.
The recipe yields enough for two large or four smaller servings. It can be customized by adding flavored vodka, coconut rum, or other spirits directly into the blender for an adult version. Using well-chilled coconut milk improves the thickness and frothiness of the drink.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed is preferred
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ to ⅔ coconut milk chilled in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight, 14-ounce can full fat
- 2 ½ cups ice cubes about 10 large cubes, or as necessary
- lemon optional for garnishing, fresh wedges or slices
Instructions
- To a small saucepan, add the lemon juice, sugar, and heat over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. This is your lemon simple syrup.
- To the canister of a high-speed blonder, add the lemon simple syrup, the thick and fatty part of the coconut milk (read blog post for discussion on this), ice, and blend on high until whipped and frothy. If you want it thicker, add additional ice cubes to taste.
- Optionally garnish with lemon wedges or slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best texture, use chilled full-fat coconut milk and blend it with ice until frothy.
- Alcohol such as flavored vodka or coconut rum can be added during blending to turn the drink into a cocktail.
- This recipe makes about two large servings or four smaller portions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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