This creamy, tangy Frosted Lemonade is a fun twist on the Chick-fil-A favorite—made right in your Ninja Slushi machine! With just a few simple ingredients, you get a perfectly smooth, frosty treat that’s part lemonade, part dessert, and totally refreshing.
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Ingredients
Scroll to the recipe card below for detailed measurements.
- Lemon Juice (You can skip making your own and use store-bought lemonade if you wish. Chick-fil-A even sells their lemonade. You can buy and use that if you want.)
- I also use True Lemon Crystalized Lemon Packets to cut down on the number of lemons used to make this. It's much easier, too.
- Sugar or Sweetener
- Vanilla Ice Cream
What is Frosted Lemonade
The Frosted Lemonade at Chick-fil-A combines their signature lemonade and soft-serve "Icedream" dessert. It's super smooth and tastes like a lemony milkshake, but less rich than traditional ice cream-based shakes.
How to Make the Recipe in a Regular Blender (No Ninja Slushi Machine)
You will need to add 2 cups of ice to the recipe (it's noted in the recipe card below) and add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend. Add additonal ice if you need to get it thicker. Add more sugar/sweetener or lemon juice to adjust the drink to suit your taste.
How to Make Ninja Slushi Frosted Lemonade
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher or bowl and stir. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to suit your taste.
- Add the lemonade to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Power on the machine and press Slush. Allow the machine to churn and freeze the mixture until the machine beeps to signal the cycle is finished. You can adjust the thickness of the mixture using the side panel. The lemonade should take 20-45 minutes. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Add ice cream to the bottom of the cup or glass you plan use to serve the frosted lemonade. I add about ⅓ cup. Pull the lever on the spout to dispense the slushy over the ice cream. Stir to combine the ice cream and slushy.
- Serve.
Substitution and Add-In Ideas
- Limeade
- Orange juice
- Pineapple juice
- Lemon sorbet
- Coconut milk ice cream
- Greek yogurt + honey
- Diet lemonade
- Fresh lemon zest
- Frozen berries
- Mint leaves
- Coconut cream
- Honey or agave
- Vanilla extract
- A splash of Sprite or sparkling water
- Collagen or protein powder
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Store-bought lemonade works great—just make sure it's chilled before adding it to the Ninja Slushi machine for the best texture and freezing results. You can omit the lemon juice (crystalized lemon) and water used in the recipe.
Use your favorite. A creamy, high-quality vanilla ice cream works best for frosted lemonade—it gives the drink that smooth, classic flavor.
Yes, buy dairy-free ice cream.
Mine took less than 30 minutes.
Making your own lemonade is the best way to control the sweetness. This recipe shows you how. Add sugar/sweetener to taste and use less of it if you don't want a sweet drink.
Stick to 1-1.5 oz alcohol per serving – Any more and the drink won’t freeze properly.
Yes, you can use lemon concentrate, but be sure to dilute it with water and add sweetener/sugar to taste. It’s more intense and tart than regular lemonade, so adjusting the flavor balance is key to getting that classic frosted lemonade taste. Follow the instructions on the package. It will usually tell you how much water to add per serving.
Slushies are best enjoyed immediately, as they can melt quickly. If needed, you can freeze the mixture and re-blend when ready to serve.
Pair With These Recipes
Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Cajun French Fries
High Protein Chicken Burritos
More Ninja Slushi Recipes
Ninja Slushi Piña Colada Slush
Ninja Slushi Coffee Frappé (Vanilla Caramel)
Ninja Slushi Strawberry Lemonade Slush
Ninja Slushi Vanilla Protein Shake
Ninja Slushi Frosted Lemonade (Chick-fil-A Copycat)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-6 True Lemon crystalized lemon packets You can also use powdered lemonade drink mix. Follow the instructions on the package for how much liquid you will need.
- ½-1 cup sweetener or sugar I used 1 cup of monkfruit.
- ½ cup lemon juice This was 2 lemons for me.
- 5 cups water
- 2-3 cups vanilla icecream Softened
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher or bowl and stir. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to suit your taste.
- Add the lemonade to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Power on the machine and press Slush. Allow the machine to churn and freeze the mixture until the machine beeps to signal the cycle is finished. You can adjust the thickness of the mixture using the side panel. The lemonade should take 20-45 minutes. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Add ice cream to the bottom of the cup or glass you plan use to serve the frosted lemonade. I add about ⅓ cup. Pull the lever on the spout to dispense the slushy over the ice cream. Stir to combine the ice cream and slushy.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Mon says
I couldn't wait to make this when I saw you talking about it. AMAZING! Kids loved it and now I have them off my back.
staysnatched says
haha! I'm glad they enjoyed it.