The unanimous reaction of every person to taste this frosty drink (my whole family included!) is that this whipped lemonade is their new go-to summer drink. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made it in the past month alone — it’s that good. It strikes the perfect balance between a creamy milkshake, tangy- sweet lemonade, and a frozen slushie. You might notice similarities to Brazilian lemonade, and while equally delicious, they’re two distinctly different drinks (Brazilian lemonade actually uses limes rather than lemons and doesn’t include cream).

The best part is that you only need five minutes and three basic ingredients. Pop in a straw and drink it as is, or go all in by topping it with whipped cream and a slice of lemon. Want something a little boozy? Just add a pour of your favorite spirit to the blender.

Why you’ll love it

Key ingredients in whipped lemonade

Whipped Lemonade

Makes about 1 1/2 cups; serves 1

1 1/2 cups ice cubes

1/4 cup cold heavy cream

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 medium lemons)

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Lemon slice, for garnish (optional)

1. Place 1 1/2 cups ice cubes, 1/4 cup cold heavy cream, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk in a blender, preferably high-speed. Using the tamper if needed, blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

2. Pour into a glass and garnish with whipped cream and a lemon slice if desired.

(Kelli Foster is a culinary producer for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)

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