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Copycat Frosted Lemonade (Chick-Fil-A)

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Updated:May 12, 2023
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This 4-ingredient copycat frosted lemonade is SO easy to make & tastes just like Chick-Fil-a…but for a fraction of the cost! Your new favorite summer treat!

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What does frosted lemonade taste like?

The popular Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade is a blend of vanilla ice cream and their signature lemonade. It tastes like a creamy milkshake but with a vibrant zing of lemonade flavor – the perfect treat for a hot summer day!

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Why you’ll LOVE This Homemade Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

  1. Super easy: This copycat Chick-fil-A frozen lemonade recipe literally couldn’t be easier. Simply blend everything together and enjoy the creamy, lemony milkshake!
  2. Cheaper: Whether you want to make one just for yourself or the whole family, skip the mile-long Chick-Fil-A drive-through and make it yourself for a fraction of the cost!
  3. Tastes amazing! The fresh lemon juice in this gives it that fresh lemonade flavor we all love!
copycat chickfila frosted lemonade ingredients

Frosted Lemonade Ingredients

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  • Vanilla Icecream (2 cups): I used the Kroger brand vanilla bean ice cream & think it is really close to the soft serve flavor at Chick-fil-A. But any of your favorite vanilla ice cream will work, just note that some brands may alter the color and taste!
  • Fresh lemon juice (1/4 cup = about 2 large lemons): Fresh lemon juice is the key here (the bottled kind has a different taste) but you could also try making this with your favorite lemonade!
  • Powdered sugar (2-3 teaspoons): this will help tone down the tartness of the lemon juice. I like to use powdered sugar so it’s not gritty but you can use granulated sugar or your favorite alternative sweetener.
  • Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon): this is optional but does enhance the overall flavor.
  • Yellow food coloring: this is totally optional but if you want it to have a little more color, you can add a tiny drop of yellow food coloring.

Tip! Toss in fresh summer strawberries to make this a frozen strawberry lemonade drink! This would also work with strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries!).  

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This copycat frosted lemonade is your summer token to happiness 🍋☀️ #chickfila #copycatrecipe #frostedlemonade

♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

How to Make Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

  1. Squeeze fresh lemon juice in a small bowl or cup.
  2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until smooth. This is a thicker milkshake and depending on the brand of ice cream, you may need to stir halfway through.
  3. If needed, you can add a splash of milk or water to help it blend.
  4. Pour into a glass and bask in the glory of making it homemade!
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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is frosted lemonade made of?

Chick-fil-A makes their homemade lemonade with Sunkist lemons (which have a tangy, tart flavor!), sugar, and water. Different types of lemons yield different flavors, so the Sunkist are the key to matching the flavor! That said, I just used large lemons I had on hand and they were amazing.

Does Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade contain milk?

According to the Chic-fil-A website, frosted lemonade does contain milk in the ice cream itself but they use lemonade (rather than additional milk) to make it a milkshake. If you want to make this dairy-free, simply use your favorite dairy-free ice cream!

Can I make this without a blender?

Yes, as long as your ice cream is soft enough you can mix this in a large mixing bowl. Or, if you want to make a big batch of this & have a Kitchenaid mixer, you can mix it in there using the paddle attachment!

Copycat Frosted Lemonade

This 4-ingredient copycat frosted lemonade is SO easy to make & tastes just like Chick-Fil-a…but for a fraction of the cost! Your new favorite summer treat!

Makes 1 large serving or 2 smaller servings. Feel free to double or triple the recipe for a bigger batch!

Author: Melissa Rose
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Category: American
Keyword: copycat recipe, frosted lemonade recipe
Servings: 2 small or 1 large serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla icecream I used Kroger brand "Artisan Vanilla Bean"
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 large lemons
  • 2-3 teaspoons powdered sugar sweeten to taste (2-3 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • yellow food coloring optional

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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until smooth.

    This is a thicker milkshake and depending on the brand of ice cream, so you may need to stir halfway through. If needed, you can add a splash of milk or water to help it blend.

  2. Pour into a glass and bask in the glory of making it homemade!

  3. Optional: Add a drop of yellow food coloring for a signature lemonade color.

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10 Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    08/24/2023 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this recipe and am sippin on it as I leave this review. This is the 2nd copycat recipe that I’ve tried and it’s now my favorite! The one I was using before I came across this one called for only 2 ingredients which are Countrytime Lemonade mix and Vanilla Ice Cream. Now that recipe is very good as well but this one is just better and I’d recommend this one even though it does take a little longer. But the end result is sooo, sooo soo worth it! Hope you try it and ENJOY!!! 😉

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  2. Nadine R Chenault says

    05/30/2023 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    Oh my! So close to the real thing — you’d never know in a side-by-side taste comparison.

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    • Melissa says

      06/29/2023 at 8:16 pm

      So glad you loved this recipe, Nadine! Thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply
  3. Jordan says

    05/24/2023 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    Such an amazing treat! Tasted so refreshing

    Reply
  4. A says

    05/03/2023 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious and refreshing!!! I added mostly ice cream and subbed in a little plain greek yogurt to convince myself it was healthier ;). The tang of the yogurt went perfectly with the lemon and thinned it out just enough to make it easy to sip with a straw with no milk needed. What a treat!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      05/07/2023 at 8:34 am

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I’m so glad to hear you loved this recipe!

      Reply
  5. Olivia Doll says

    05/03/2023 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was amazing! I made it for the monthly baking challenge and enjoyed everything from making it to eating it! If you want a cold drink to try this summer, I recommend this one. It’s sweet and creamy with the perfect amount of lemony freshness! 10 out of 10!

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    • Melissa says

      05/07/2023 at 8:35 am

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Olivia! I’m so glad to hear you loved this recipe and thank you for participating in the monthly baking challenge!

      Reply
  6. Carole says

    04/18/2023 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy! I added more lemon juice because I like it tangy

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    • Melissa says

      05/07/2023 at 8:20 am

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Carole! I really appreciate it!

      Reply

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