Description
Whipped Pink Lemonade is a refreshing, creamy, and tangy beverage perfect for warm days. Combining the tartness of pink lemonade concentrate with the smoothness of whipped heavy cream and a hint of lemon zest, this drink offers a delightful twist on traditional lemonade with a luscious, frothy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Pink Lemonade Base
- 1 cup pink lemonade concentrate
- 1/2 cup milk
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Flavorings and Add-ons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Prepare Pink Lemonade Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of pink lemonade concentrate with 1/2 cup of milk. Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated, creating the lemonade base.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, pour in 2 cups of heavy cream. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream until it begins to thicken.
- Add Sweetener: Gradually add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar to the thickening cream while continuing to beat.
- Whip to Stiff Peaks: Continue beating the cream mixture for about 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form, giving the mixture a light and airy texture.
- Fold in Pink Lemonade Mix: Gently fold the whipped cream with the pink lemonade and milk mixture until well combined, ensuring the frothiness is preserved.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon lemon zest into the mixture, folding evenly to distribute the flavor.
- Prepare Ice: In a blender, add 1/2 cup of ice and pulse until finely crushed to give the drink a refreshing chill without diluting flavors.
- Combine Crushed Ice: Transfer the crushed ice into the whipped lemonade mixture and gently stir it in for an icy texture.
- Serve: Once fully combined, serve the whipped pink lemonade immediately in glasses. Optionally, garnish with extra lemon zest for an added citrus aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use chilled heavy cream and milk for best whipping results and to keep the drink cool longer.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity if a sweeter or less sweet drink is desired.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though whipping results will be less stiff.
- Serve immediately as the whipped texture may soften over time.
- Extra lemon zest can be added as garnish or stirred in for more citrus flavor.
