Creamy Lemonade Drink (Printable)

A luscious, tangy-sweet beverage with fresh lemon juice and cream, featuring a velvety finish and refreshing taste.

# What You Need:

→ Lemon Base

01 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar until completely dissolved.
02 - Add the cold water and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
03 - Pour the heavy cream into the pitcher and whisk until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
04 - Taste the beverage and add additional sugar if needed to reach desired sweetness level.
05 - Fill drinking glasses with ice cubes and pour the creamy lemonade over the ice.
06 - Top each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns ordinary lemonade into something luxurious without any fancy equipment or technique.
  • The cream softens the tartness just enough while keeping that bold lemon punch you crave on a hot day.
  • You can whip up a full pitcher in the time it takes to decide what to watch on TV.
  • It feels indulgent but uses ingredients you probably already have sitting around.
02 -
  • If you pour the cream in too fast without whisking, it will clump and float on top instead of blending smoothly into the lemonade.
  • Using room temperature cream makes the drink less refreshing, so keep that carton in the fridge until the very last moment.
  • Taste before serving because lemon acidity varies wildly depending on the fruit, and you might need to tweak the sugar or water.
03 -
  • Chill your pitcher in the freezer for 10 minutes before mixing so everything stays cold longer and the ice doesn't melt as fast.
  • If you want a frothier top, use an immersion blender for just a few seconds right before serving to whip some air into the cream.
  • Rolling your lemons on the counter with firm pressure before juicing them will help you get every last drop of juice out.
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