Creamy Lemonade Drink (Printable Copy)

A luscious, tangy-sweet beverage with fresh lemon juice and cream, finished with a velvety texture. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Lemon Base

01 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 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 Make:

01 - In a large pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
02 - Add the cold water and stir to combine.
03 - Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
05 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the creamy lemonade over the ice.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer sophistication but takes barely ten minutes to throw together.
  • The cream transforms ordinary lemonade into something guests swear must be complicated, when really it's just three smart ingredients.
  • You can make it lighter or richer depending on your mood, and it still works beautifully every time.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of dissolving sugar into lemon juice first—trying to mix sugar into the finished drink leaves you with crunchy bits and an uneven taste.
  • Whisk the cream slowly; if you go too fast or use warm cream, you'll end up with little flecks instead of that velvety texture that makes this drink special.
03 -
  • Chill everything—the water, the cream, even your pitcher if you have time—because temperature control is what keeps this from becoming something ordinary.
  • Whisk the cream by hand instead of a blender unless you specifically want froth; a gentle hand creates the silky texture that makes people ask for the recipe.
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