Aunt Susan brings this 2 ingredient refresher to every garden party and the pitcher is always empty in minutes.

This 2-ingredient frosted lemonade is the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing treat that disappears faster than you can set the pitcher down. My Aunt Susan has been bringing a big glass pitcher of this creamy, pale yellow refresher to every garden party, potluck, and backyard cookout for as long as I can remember, and there’s never a drop left. It’s just lemonade and vanilla ice cream whirled together into a frosty, sippable dessert that feels a little special but takes almost no effort—perfect for busy families and last-minute get-togethers.

Glass pitcher of frosted lemonade on a backyard table
Glass pitcher of frosted lemonade on a backyard table

Serve this frosted lemonade in a clear glass pitcher so everyone can see the thick, creamy layers and frosty condensation on the outside. I like to pour it into chilled glasses and add a paper straw for the kids and a lemon slice on the rim for the adults. It pairs beautifully with grilled burgers, hot dogs, simple sandwiches, or a big bowl of popcorn on movie night. For parties, set the pitcher on the counter next to a tray of cookies, fresh fruit, or light finger foods so people can refill their glasses as they mingle.

2-Ingredient Frosted Lemonade

Servings: 6

Ingredients

4 cups cold prepared lemonade (homemade or store-bought)

4 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 

Ingredients for frosted lemonade arranged on a kitchen counter
Ingredients for frosted lemonade arranged on a kitchen counter

Directions

Chill a large glass pitcher in the refrigerator or freezer for 10–15 minutes so the frosted lemonade stays cold and creamy longer.

Add the cold lemonade to a blender.

Scoop in the slightly softened vanilla ice cream. Let it sit in the blender for 1–2 minutes if it’s very firm, so it blends more easily.

Vanilla ice cream being added to a blender with lemonade
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