This post was published August 25, 2019, and updated June 28, 2026.
If you’ve ever craved Chick-fil-A’s Frosted Lemonade on a hot summer day, this copycat recipe delivers that exact creamy, tangy, sweet-tart perfection at home. It’s one of my go-to warm-weather treats because it’s genuinely easy, uses real ingredients, and tastes even better than the drive-thru version.
I’ve tested this dozens of times with my family (my kids fight over the leftovers), adjusting the lemon-to-sweetness ratio until it hits that perfect balance. The result is a thick, frosty, lemonade-milkshake hybrid that’s far superior to any store-bought or overly artificial version.
If you love all things lemonade, don’t miss my Homemade Lemonade! I also have Frosted Strawberry Lemonade made with strawberry ice cream!
Why this recipe stands out
- Only 2 ingredients
- No homemade lemonade or extra sugar needed
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Tastes just like the real thing (my family agrees)
Tips for Success (Tested Notes from My Kitchen)
For a thicker texture: Use slightly less lemonade concentrate or add a handful of ice.
Too sweet? Use a tart lemonade concentrate or add a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Make-ahead: Blend and freeze in individual portions. Thaw slightly and re-blend before serving.
Common mistake: Over-blending makes it too thin – stop as soon as it’s smooth.
Variations
From-Scratch Version: Use my Homemade Lemonade + No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream (sweeter result).
Frosted Strawberry Lemonade: Add fresh or frozen strawberries.
Adult Version: Add 1-2 shots vodka or lemon vodka per serving.
What Type of Lemonade Works Best?
I opted for the Old Orchard Lemonade for a couple of reasons. We like the flavor and you can microwave the frozen lemonade, which means you can enjoy this drink when you get the craving for it and don’t have to wait an hour for it to defrost.
I put it in the microwave for 30 seconds to get it warm enough to remove from the container and then added that to the blender. When I was buying the lemonade concentrate, I noticed they have a large variety of flavors like Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Lemonade. I have a feeling that all of the variations will taste amazing in this easy drink!
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be frozen up to 1 week. Let soften and re-blend for best texture.
More Ice Cream Drinks
Frosted Lemonade
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- If necessary, defrost frozen lemonade for 30 minutes so it can easily be removed from the container. If the container is plastic, you can microwave for 30 seconds.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and mix on high for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
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Yes…. as children we called this ice cream floats. The Ice cream van Would call at dinner time outside school. And make them to order. Cream soda was my favourite. Or lime soda. You can even boost flavour of A berry soda If mixed With Strawberry ice cream
I can’t wait to try this lemonade smoothie. My grandkids will love it
can’t wait to try this
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We called this a float back when I was a kid in England. Any fizzy drink, plus a scoop of vanilla ice cream was heaven! Lemonade with Cornish vanilla was like cream soda, it was so creamy, and Coca Cola with vanilla was amazing! If we’d had doctor pepper back then I’m pretty sure I’d have become addicted. It got even better when we upped the stakes with strawberry or chocolate ice cream. It never occurs to me to make it now (calories), but maybe now and then it would be good!
Can you make this non dairy?
Thanks for these recipes, I am so enjoying making and drinking them.
I enjoy all of your post
JACKIE, YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN LEMONADE CONCENTRATE EASY. I SQUEEZE ENOUGH LEMONS TO MAKE 12 OZS. OF JUICE, THEN WHISK IN 1 AND A 1/2 CUPS SUGAR. I PUT THAT INTO A QUART SIZE FREEZER ZIPLOCK BAGGIE AND FREEZE IT OVERNIGHT. THE SUGAR WILL PREVENT IT FROM FREEZING ROCK HARD, SO IT WILL BE EASY TO SPOON OUT.