Description
A refreshing and creamy Frozen Raspberry Lemonade, blending fresh raspberries with frozen lemonade, half and half, and a hint of cinnamon for a cool summertime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 6 ounces frozen lemonade (half of a 12-ounce can)
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4.5 cups ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
- Additional fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients as listed, ensuring the raspberries are fresh or frozen and the frozen lemonade is partially thawed for easier blending.
- Combine in Blender: Place raspberries, frozen lemonade, half and half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ice cubes into the blender in the order listed to facilitate smoother blending, especially if using fresh raspberries.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until the ice and raspberries are fully incorporated and the texture reaches your desired smoothness and consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended raspberry lemonade into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, or extra raspberries as preferred. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of ice cubes or half and half to achieve your preferred thickness and creaminess.
- Using frozen raspberries can reduce the amount of ice needed for a chilled drink.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half and half with coconut milk or almond milk.
- Fresh lemon slices and mint leaves not only garnish but add a fresh aroma and slight tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
