This Copycat Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade is so easy to make at home. With only four ingredients, you can have your favorite summer treat all year round, and without ever having to visit the drive thru!

For more Summer Recipes, be sure to check out my Old Bay Shrimp Boil, No Bake Key Lime Pie, and Italian Pasta Salad.

two glasses full of lemon milkshake with lemon slices on the side.

Oh how I love a Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade. It’s one of my favorite treats to enjoy when I’m out and about with my kids on a hot day.

If you’ve never had one before, it’s a combination of freshly squeezed lemonade and Chick-fil-a’s signature Ice Dream frozen yogurt. When put together it creates a tart, yet sweet and slurplable milkshake called a Frosted Lemonade. It’s a little cup of heaven in the summer time!

a close up of a glass of frosted lemonade with a lemon slice.

Since Chick-fil-a’s version is seasonal and only available in the summer months, I knew I wanted to share a recipe with you to make at home year round!

a lemon milkshake in a glass on a wooden cutting board.

It’s so easy (only 4 ingredients!) Plus you don’t have to visit a busy (yet always well run, it seems!) drive thru, or worry about Chick-fil-a being closed on Sunday when the craving hits!

Ingredients for Copycat Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade

  • granulated white sugar
  • lemon juice
  • water
  • vanilla ice cream
ingredients in bowls on a counter top.

How to Make a Copycat Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade

Step 1: Make the Lemon Simple Syrup

Place the sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. 

Step 2: Cool the syrup

Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Place the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill slightly.

Step 3: Blend

Place the ice cream into a large blender and add the cooled lemon simple syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

two glasses full of lemon milkshake with lemon slices on the side.

Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade – Tips and Notes

  • Use fresh lemons. For the best and freshest flavor, use juice from fresh lemons and not bottled lemon juice. It really makes a difference!
  • Substitute prepared lemonade. If you’re out of lemons or just need a quick shortcut, you can substitute the lemon simple syrup with a store bought lemonade. I like Simply Lemonade which is in the refrigerated section near the orange juice. Use 1 to 1 1/2 cups of lemonade in place of the simple syrup.
  • Make it boozy. For a grown-up Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade, add a couple shots of vodka or white rum to the blender when adding your other ingredients. Yum!
  • Make a frosted limeade. Follow all of the same steps but use fresh limes in place of the lemons for a frosted limeade!
a close up of a glass of frosted lemonade with a lemon slice.

FAQs

How can I make a dairy free frosted lemonade?

For a dairy free alternative, simply swap the vanilla ice cream with your favorite dairy free version. I like Oatly which is made with oat milk, or So Delicious which is made with coconut milk.

Can I make this in advance?

The lemon simple syrup can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Once you have it ready to go, it’s easy to pull out to make your Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade whenever the mood strikes!

two glasses full of lemon milkshake with lemon slices on the side.

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Recipe: Copycat Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
This Copycat Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade is so easy to make at home. With only four ingredients, you can have your favorite summer treat all year round, and without ever having to visit the drive thru!
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 cups vanilla ice cream

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Instructions
 

  • Place the sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. 
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Place the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill slightly.
  • Place the ice cream into a large blender and add the cooled lemon simple syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons. For the best and freshest flavor, use juice from fresh lemons and not bottled lemon juice. It really makes a difference!
  • Substitute prepared lemonade. If you’re out of lemons or just need a quick shortcut, you can substitute the lemon simple syrup with a store bought lemonade. I like Simply Lemonade which is in the refrigerated section near the orange juice. Use 1 to 1 1/2 cups of lemonade in place of the simple syrup.
  • Make it boozy. For a grown-up Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade, add a couple shots of vodka or white rum to the blender when adding your other ingredients. Yum!
  • Make a frosted limeade. Follow all of the same steps but use fresh limes in place of the lemons for a frosted limeade!
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert, Snack
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen
Calories: 649kcal, Carbohydrates: 89g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 213mg, Potassium: 557mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 82g, Vitamin A: 1113IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 341mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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