Refreshing Drink · Shake and Serve

How to Make Frosted Lemonade

To make frosted lemonade: Mix 80g of lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 65g of cold water in a shaker; add ice and shake well.

A refreshing frosted lemonade made with a base of lemon juice, sugar syrup, water, ice, and topped with mint leaves.

Total time

Under 10 minutes

Difficulty · BeginnerYield · 1 drink

What you need

  • shaker
  • glasses

Method

  1. Mix 80g of lemon juice and sugar syrup in a shaker.

  2. Add 65g of cold water to the mixture.

  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.

Watch it done

The source videos we studied to build this method.

▸ Trimmed to the recipe steps (1:05–8:17)

Watch how to make frosted lemonade using simple ingredients and techniques.

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Why this works

Shaking the mixture with ice not only chills it but also helps to blend flavors more thoroughly. The cold water ensures that the drink remains refreshingly cool without diluting the flavor too much.

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Where beginners go wrong

  1. 1

    Too sour

    Add more sugar syrup until desired sweetness is achieved.

  2. 2

    Not cold enough

    Use more ice and shake longer to chill thoroughly.

What you should taste

The frosted lemonade should taste sweet and tangy with a refreshing icy finish.

FAQ

Can I use fresh lemon juice?

Yes, you can substitute fresh lemon juice for the bottled variety.

What if I don't have a shaker?

You can use a blender or a jar with a tight lid to shake the ingredients.

About this recipe

Method adapted from @lullcoffee's video.

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