Creamy Lemonade Drink (Printable Version)

Tangy-sweet beverage with fresh lemon juice and cream, finished with a velvety texture. Serves 4 in 10 minutes.

# What You'll 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 (optional)

05 - Lemon slices
06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Ice cubes

# How To Make It:

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. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy lemon and velvety cream creates an unexpectedly luxurious texture that feels like dessert in a glass.
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat but tastes like something you would order at a fancy restaurant or charming cafe.
  • This drink is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, making it perfect for serving to friends with different dietary needs.
02 -
  • This drink does not keep well, even in the refrigerator, so plan to enjoy it all within a few hours of making.
  • The cream can sometimes curdle if you pour it too quickly into the lemon mixture, so take your time and whisk steadily.
  • Serving this immediately after preparation is crucial because the texture changes as it sits, becoming less silky and more separated.
03 -
  • Using a glass pitcher instead of plastic lets you appreciate the beautiful color as you whisk everything together.
  • If your cream is not thoroughly cold, place it in the freezer for ten minutes before using for the silkiest texture.
  • The key to restaurant-quality results is whisking the sugar and lemon juice until absolutely no granules remain.
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