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Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Homemade Frozen Lemonade recipe! Made with fresh lemons, this frothy drink is simple and delicious! Make this kid friendly drink at your next celebration.

Homemade Frozen Lemonade

Frozen lemonade is one of the best summer drinks and a favorite way to cool down on a hot day. Using fresh lemons, this homemade lemonade is easy to make and results in a refreshing, frothy drink.

Course Drinks
Keyword blender drinks, frothy, homemade, Kid friendly, lemonade, non-alcoholic, simple ingredients, summer drinks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Emilie at FindingZest.com

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cold water divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 5 to 6 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
  • 5 cups ice
  • 1 lemon sliced (garnish)
  • maraschino cherries garnish

Instructions

  1. Make simple syrup by heating 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
  3. Blend 2 cups water, simple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest (if desired) and ice in quality blender.
  4. Garnish with lemon slices and a cherry, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately.