Description
Whipped Lemonade is a delightful and refreshing summer drink that combines the tangy flavors of fresh lemon juice with the richness of whipped cream. This creamy twist on traditional lemonade is perfect for hot days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water, divided
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice and sugar: In a medium saucepan, mix lemon juice and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves (5-7 minutes).
- Simmer: Gently simmer for 1 minute without boiling vigorously.
- Cool: Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Whip cream: Whip chilled heavy cream in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
- Combine lemon syrup and water: In a large pitcher, mix cooled lemon syrup with 2 cups of cold water. Adjust sweetness.
- Add ice and whipped cream: Fill pitcher with ice cubes. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining cream.
- Final mixing: Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and gently stir.
- Serve: Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing, Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Whipped Lemonade, Lemonade Recipe, Summer Drink, Whipped Cream Lemonade
