Description

This Condensed Milk Lemonade is a creamy, tangy, and refreshingly sweet beverage perfect for hot days. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and chilled water, it offers a luscious twist on classic lemonade with an extra burst of citrus flavor from lemon zest and a cooling finish with ice and fresh mint garnish.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Lemonade Base

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cold water (adjust for desired sweetness)
1 zest of 1 lemon

For Serving

Ice cubes, as needed
Fresh mint leaves for garnish, as needed
Lemon slices for garnish, as needed

Instructions

Combine lemon juice and condensed milk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, forming the creamy base of the lemonade.
Add cold water and adjust sweetness: Slowly pour in 2 cups of cold water, mixing well. Taste the lemonade and add more water if needed until you reach your preferred balance of sweetness and tartness.
Add lemon zest: Stir in the zest of one lemon to infuse an extra fresh citrus flavor into the lemonade mixture.
Prepare pitcher with ice: Fill a large pitcher with enough ice cubes to chill the drink effectively.
Pour mixture and mix: Pour the lemon condensed milk mixture over the ice in the pitcher and stir gently to combine and chill the lemonade evenly.
Serve and garnish: Pour the chilled lemonade into glasses and garnish each with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice on the rim for an appealing and refreshing presentation.

Notes

Adjust the amount of water to make the lemonade as sweet or tangy as you prefer.
For an extra chilled drink, refrigerate the lemonade mixture before pouring over ice.
Fresh lemon zest enhances aroma and flavor; avoid using too much to prevent bitterness.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best citrus flavor, avoiding bottled juice.
This recipe is not cooked or heated, so it preserves the fresh flavors and nutrients in the lemon juice and mint.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drink
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Condensed Milk Lemonade, Creamy Lemonade, Refreshing Lemon Drink, Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe, Summer Drinks, Mint Lemonade