Whipped Lemonade Creamy Summer Drink (Printable Version)
Bright lemon and sweet cream blend in a smooth, frothy summertime beverage perfect for cooling off.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lemon Mixture
01 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 3 to 4 lemons)
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or more to taste
03 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Creamy Base
04 - 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
05 - 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
→ To Serve
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and granulated sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in cold water.
02 - In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Add sweetened condensed milk and continue whipping until mixture is thickened and smooth.
03 - Divide ice cubes evenly between two glasses. Pour the prepared lemon mixture into each glass.
04 - Spoon or pipe the whipped cream mixture on top of each glass, distributing evenly.
05 - Gently stir each drink just before enjoying. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses fresh lemons for a bright, zingy flavor
- Delivers a creamy texture without any cooking or egg fuss
- Quick to make with basic kitchen tools and ingredients
- Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian so everyone can enjoy
02 -
- Naturally gluten-free and suitable for those avoiding wheat
- Can be made perfectly dairy-free by substituting coconut cream
- Easy to adjust for sweetness to anyone's preferences
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and beater before whipping the cream for maximum volume
- Adjust sugar to taste after stirring with the lemon juice because tartness varies between varieties
- Do not skip dissolving the sugar fully in the lemon juice or you might get a gritty texture
- A blender will make this extra frothy and combine the flavors smoothly
- Whipping the cream just until soft peaks form is the perfect stage for a cloud-like topping