Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

This is a straightforward homemade version of McDonald’s Frozen Raspberry Lemonade — icy, bright, and face-puckering in the best way. Works great as a fast summer cooler, a hangover fix, or something pretty to sip outside.

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Quick Summary

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 0 (lol)
Flavor: tart, sweet, berry‑bright
Great for: heatwaves, park hangs, mood swings

Why I Like This Recipe

Okay. So. I used to get this every time I went to McDonald’s in high school. The one by the arcade? Iconic. And then they stopped selling it like monsters. I was devastated. So now I make it at home, which honestly hits even harder. It’s kinda the perfect 5-minute fix when you’re sweaty, bored, and too broke for Starbucks.

Ingredients

½ cup lemon juice (fresh is best, but you do you)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup frozen raspberries
½ cup water
3 cups ice cubes
lemon slices, for garnish
more frozen raspberries, for garnish

How To Make Frozen Raspberry Lemonade

Toss the base in: Lemon juice, sugar, frozen raspberries, water — into the blender. Lid on tight.
Blend till smooth-ish: Like 2 mins on high. Should be pink and slushy but not chunky.
Ice it up: Add your ice and blend again. Loud and chaotic, just how I like it.
Pretty it up: Garnish with lemon slices + a few frozen raspberries. Or don’t. I’m not judging.
Serve immediately: This isn’t one to save. It melts faster than your willpower.

Tips for Success

Use frozen berries — fresh won’t get you that frosty texture.
Blend the liquid first or it’ll jam up.
Adjust sugar if your lemons are wild sour.
Add a splash of soda water if you want fizz (sparkly chaos).
Freeze your serving glasses if you wanna feel fancy.

Storage and Reheating

You don’t.
Seriously, this one’s a make-it-and-drink-it thing. If you leave it sitting around, it turns into pink lemonade soup. Not cute.

FAQs

Can I use bottled lemon juice?

Yeah, but fresh lemons slap harder.

What if I don’t have raspberries?

Strawberries work. Even blueberries. Just… not bananas. Don’t ask.

Too sweet?

Use less sugar, or swap for honey or agave. Balance is key.

Can I make this without a blender?

Not really. Unless you’ve got forearms like Thor and a whisk.

Can I make it boozy?

Oh absolutely. Vodka or tequila. You didn’t hear that from me.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

Over-blending the ice — turns it to juice. Just pulse till thick.
Not enough lemon — it needs that kick. Don’t go shy.
Skipping the sugar — this isn’t a health drink, babe.
Too much water — you’ll just get watery sadness.
Waiting to drink it — why would you do that to yourself??

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 116
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Potassium: 85 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 27 g
Protein: 0 g