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Frozen Lemonade (Chick-fil-A Frosted Copycat)

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Discover an easy Chick-fil-A Copycat Frozen Lemonade recipe that takes just 5 minutes to whip up. With simple ingredients like lemon juice, sugar, water, and ice cream, enjoy the refreshing taste of this homemade treat.

The recipe serves six and costs about $4.85 to make. That’s only around 81¢ per serving. 

The Frozen Lemonade poured into two clear glases with a little of the mixture dribbling down the side of the glass.

Frozen Lemonade

To save on summer expenses, I’ve crafted my own copycat recipe that’s easy to whip up any time, even on a Sunday when Chick-fil-A is closed. Now, this homemade frosted lemonade can satisfy your craving in just five minutes!

Why I Love This Copycat Chick-fil-A Frozen Lemonade

  • Quick and Easy Preparation: Ready to enjoy in just a few minutes.
  • Simple Ingredients: Requires only lemon juice, sugar, water, and ice cream—easy to find and budget-friendly.
  • Creamy and Refreshing: Blends creamy ice cream with tangy lemon for a delightful treat.
  • Cost-Effective: Saves money compared to buying at the restaurant.
A close-up of the copycat Chick-fil-A frozen lemonade so you can see the texture and consistency of the drink.

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $4.85
Per Serving: $0.81
  • ⅔ cup lemon juice – $0.77
  • 6 Tbsp granulated sugar – $0.12
  • ¾ cup ice water – $0.00
  • 6 cups vanilla ice cream – $3.97

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed and will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in June 2024.

All of the ingredients needed to make this recipe with text overlay labeling each ingredient.

How To Make Chick-fil-A Copycat Frozen Lemonade

Chill Water:

  1. First, chill water with ice cubes for several minutes to get it to ice cold.

Blend Lemon Mixture:

  1. Next, pour lemon juice, sugar, and ¾ cup of ice-cold water into a blender. Blend until the sugar is dissolved.

Blend:

  1. Then, scoop an entire 48-ounce container of ice cream into the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve:

  1. Finally, pour into glasses and serve immediately to enjoy the refreshing Frosted Lemonade!

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

A picture collage showing how to make this recipefrom chilling the water, to blending the wet ingredients, to blending in the ice cream and serving.

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Measuring cup
  • Blender

Recipe Tip

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled juice for the best flavor. Fresh lemon juice enhances the tangy brightness of the Frosted Lemonade and adds a refreshing quality that bottled juice may lack.

Recipe FAQs

How many calories are in a frosted lemonade?

My Frosted Lemonade recipe has 326 calories per 1-cup serving. Every single calorie is totally worth it! 

Does frosted lemonade have dairy?

A traditional Frosted Lemonade is full of dairy due to the ice cream used in the recipe. You can make some substitutions for a non-dairy version with honey, coconut cream, and yogurt. However, we have not yet tried a non-dairy version. 

Can I use a different type of ice cream?

Yes, you can experiment with different flavors of ice cream to customize the taste.

Can I add other flavors to this recipe?

Yes, you can experiment with adding other fruits or flavors like strawberries or vanilla extract to customize your Frosted Lemonade.

Where can I find paper straws for these frosted lemonade drinks?

When serving these drinks, I use these paper straws to add a pop of color. You can also find the Mason Jar Cups here. The cups and straws are a fun way to serve these drinks.

Storage Tips

SERVE: You’ll want to serve these right away before they melt. 

STORE: You can leave leftovers in the refrigerator for about 6 hours before it turns completely liquid. 

FREEZE: You can freeze the finished lemonade in freezer-safe Ziploc bags and then thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. 

The frosted lemonade poured into a clear glass with a paper straw in it.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • Add some fresh strawberries, bananas, or peaches for a fun twist and additional flavor. 
  • Also, you can use lime or orange juice instead of lemon juice. If you use orange juice, then you will want to omit the granulated sugar. 
  • I also add various flavored syrups, such as orange, strawberry, raspberry, etc, for more fun flavor twists.

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The frosted lemonade poured into a glass.

Frosted Lemonade

Recipe Cost 4.85
Serving Cost 0.81
Author Jess Jankowski
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
This Chick-Fil-A Copycat Frosted Lemonade recipe is so easy to make and takes just 5 minutes. All that you need is lemon juice, sugar, water, and ice cream.
Servings: 6 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes


Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • measuring cup
  • blender

Ingredients
 

  • ⅔ cup lemon juice
  • 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup ice water
  • 6 cups favorite vanilla ice cream (a 48-ounce container of ice cream is 6 cups)
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Instructions

  • Chill water with ice cubes for 2 minutes to get it ice-cold.
  • Pour lemon juice, sugar, and the ¾ cup of ice-cold water (be sure to remove the ice) into a blender. Blend until sugar is dissolved.
  • Scoop 6 cups (the entire 48-ounce container) of ice cream into the blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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  2. Elizabeth says

    5 stars
    I wanted to use things I have in hand so I used a whole lemon (peel and all), whipping cream, agave nectar and ice. It was awesome and I could control my sugars too. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Jen says

    5 stars
    Can’t believe how easy this was to make and it came out just as good as the Chick-fil-A one! I used less ice cream because mine was way to hard to scoop, but it came out good. I’m so mad that we use to spend so much money on something that was so easy to make at home.

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  5. Sam says

    Wow this frosted lemonade looks amazing! I bet it’s better than Chick-Fil-A. I also love how you break down all the costs. So helpful!

    Reply

  6. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    Hmmm! This Chick-Fil-A Copycat Frosted Lemonade looks really yummy and sooooo refreshing! Perfect for summer.

    Reply

  7. Uma Srinivas says

    5 stars
    This frosted lemonade sounds so good and simple. I loved your video clip too:) Perfect for the summer break time.

    Reply

  15. Ben says

    5 stars
    HOLY COW! That looks freaking awesome! I love to get the frosted lemonade when I go to Chick Fil A. I have to make this.

    Reply

  19. Lisalia says

    5 stars
    What I love about your recipe (and website in general) is how it shows me that it’s so much more economical to make my own than buy at the restaurant. Frosted lemonades for the entire family – for the cost of ONE from C F A! Love it.

    Reply

    • Jess Jankowski says

      Lisalia, thank you so much for your comment. It is crazy to think how much we spend on eating out when you break it down like this. Love it when we can save money on things!

      Reply
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