Ingredients
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 cup (from about 4-6 large lemons)
- Full-fat coconut milk: 1 (13.5 ounce) can, chilled
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (or to taste)
- Ice cubes: 3 cups
- Cold water: 1/4 cup (plus more if needed)
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Pinch of salt: 1/8 teaspoon
- Lemon slices and toasted coconut flakes: for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Zest 1 lemon and set aside 1 teaspoon of zest. Squeeze enough lemons to yield 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring no seeds are present.
- Step 2: In a high-speed blender, combine the fresh lemon juice, chilled full-fat coconut milk, granulated sugar, cold water, and the reserved lemon zest. Blend for 30 seconds until the sugar is dissolved.
- Step 3: Add the ice cubes and the pinch of salt to the blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with a consistency similar to a slushie or milkshake.
- Step 4: If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon or two more cold water and blend again until desired consistency is reached. Taste the creamy coconut lemonade and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a little more sugar and blending briefly.
- Step 5: Pour the creamy frozen coconut lemonade into chilled glasses. Garnish each serving with a fresh lemon slice and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, if desired. Serve immediately for the best frosty experience.
Notes
- For any leftover sips, consider pouring them into popsicle molds and freezing for a delightful creamy lemon ice pop later; it won't be quite the same texture as fresh, but still a tasty treat!
- As a refreshing frozen delight, this 'Coconut Lemonade' is meant to be enjoyed immediately from the blender; reheating is not applicable, so savor its frosty perfection at once!
- To make this tropical treat even more special, try rimming your chilled glasses with a mixture of sugar and a little extra lemon zest, or for an adult version, a splash of coconut rum extract is absolutely divine.
- The secret to its luscious creaminess lies in using properly chilled full-fat coconut milk; also, don't skimp on blending time—ensure every ice crystal is pulverized for that perfectly smooth, milkshake-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass (approx. 12 fl oz)
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 58g