Description
Refreshing and creamy condensed milk lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of lemon zest. This easy-to-make lemonade is chilled with ice and garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices, perfect for a hot day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups cold water (adjust for desired sweetness)
- 1 zest of 1 lemon
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish, as needed
- Lemon slices for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice and condensed milk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is fully combined and smooth, forming the base of the lemonade.
- Add cold water and adjust sweetness: Gradually add 2 cups of cold water to the lemon-condensed milk mixture. Stir well and taste the lemonade. If it is too strong or sweet, add more water incrementally until you reach your preferred balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Add lemon zest: Stir in the lemon zest to infuse the lemonade with an extra fresh citrus flavor.
- Prepare pitcher with ice: Fill a large pitcher with enough ice cubes to chill the beverage thoroughly.
- Pour mixture and mix: Pour the prepared lemonade mixture over the ice in the pitcher and stir gently to combine and chill evenly.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the lemonade in chilled glasses garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon on the rim for a refreshing and attractive presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cold water based on your sweetness and tartness preference.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- For a frosty drink, chill the lemonade mixture in the fridge before serving.
- Mint leaves add a fresh aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This lemonade is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: condensed milk lemonade, creamy lemonade, refreshing drink, lemon juice drink, summer beverage
