Copycat Frosted Lemonade (Chick-Fil-A)

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!

Glass of copycat chickfila frosted lemonade with gold spoon

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

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!
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!
Tastes amazing! The fresh lemon juice in this gives it that fresh lemonade flavor we all love!

Frosted Lemonade Ingredients

This makes 1 large serving or 2 smaller servings. Jump to the recipe card to print this out and save for later!

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 (¼ 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 (½ 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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How to Make Copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Squeeze fresh lemon juice in a small bowl or cup.
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.
If needed, you can add a splash of milk or water to help it blend.
Pour into a glass and bask in the glory of making it homemade!

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!