If you’re a fan of all things chicken, then you’ve probably been enticed by Chick-fil-A’s extensive menu. However, chicken isn’t the only thing this restaurant does well. In fact, Chick-fil-A excels at creating tasty drinks, especially lemonades. Its lemonades feature all the key elements this tart yet devilishly sweet summer staple should have. Yet, Chick-fil-A has found creative ways to elevate it. It introduced a Key Lime Frosted Lemonade. It even turned its lemonade into a delectable frozen treat known as the frosted lemonade.
Made with Chick-fil-A’s diet or regular lemonade and signature Icedream dessert, this reimagined take on a classic drink is a hand-spun combination of straight deliciousness. And you can thank Icedream for that. Similar to soft-serve, this frozen treat adds the perfect amount of creamy richness to the tart lemonade. If the idea of this is making you salivate, you can easily recreate this at home with two simple ingredients: Freshly squeezed or store-bought lemonade and vanilla ice cream.
On their own, these two ingredients will create a beautifully sweet yet tart drink that’s practically identical to the Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade. But, if you want to take things up a notch, you can add lemon zest for an additional layer of lemon flavor. Once you have your ingredients, place everything in a blender and mix until it’s well combined. In mere minutes, you’ll have a summer treat with the consistency of the lovechild of a slushy and milkshake.
How to put your on own special twist on this Chick-fil-A classic
This frosted lemonade is flawless on its own. However, it’s the perfect candidate for customizations. By simply switching out the lemonade for a flavored one, you’ll change the flavor profile in the best way possible. For a sweet, fruity addition, you can include lemonades flavored with popular summer fruits like strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. If you prefer a tropical vibe, choose a mango or peach lemonade. Or you can stick with citrus flavors and incorporate orange juice or swap out lemonade with limeade. You can even add fresh fruit. Each fruit pairs wonderfully with vanilla and will make an excellent addition to your drink.
If you’re not a fan of fruit-flavored lemonades, elevate your lemonade with different spices. Not only do autumnal spices like ginger and cinnamon pair beautifully with lemonade, but they complement vanilla as well. These spices will perfectly enhance the vanilla flavor of the ice cream without overpowering it. Don’t want a spicy lemonade? Add fresh herbs instead. By infusing your lemonade with mint, you’ll make the most refreshing summer lemonade with a delicious yet complex flavor profile.
Once you have the finished product, have fun with how you serve it. You can place it in your favorite cups or a mason jar and garnish with lemon wedges, crystallized lemon peels, or whipped cream. You can even place some fresh fruit like strawberries or cherries on top of the whipped cream. And for a touch of cuteness, include a wacky straw or tropical-themed decor like those mini paper umbrellas you see in summer cocktails.
