Description
This Whipped Pink Lemonade Drink is a refreshing and creamy summer beverage that combines fluffy whipped cream, tangy pink lemonade concentrate, and sweetened condensed milk for the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s a delightful treat to cool down and impress guests with its creamy texture and vibrant pink color.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- A few drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
For Blending
- 1/4 cup ice
Garnish (Optional)
- Lemon slices
- Maraschino cherries
- Additional whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Chill Equipment: Place a mixing bowl and whisk or beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to ensure the cream whips properly.
- Pour in Heavy Cream: Pour 1 cup of chilled heavy cream into the cold bowl, ready for whipping.
- Start Whipping: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip the cream for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Increase Speed: Gradually raise the mixer speed to medium-high as the cream thickens to incorporate more air.
- Whip to Stiff Peaks: Continue beating until stiff peaks form, meaning the peaks stand straight when the whisk is lifted, indicating the cream is perfectly whipped.
- Prevent Overwhipping: Stop whipping immediately to avoid a grainy texture. If overwhipped, gently fold in 1-2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream to smooth it out.
- Fold in Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gently combine 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream using a spatula, maintaining the airy texture.
- Add Pink Lemonade Concentrate: Carefully fold in 1/4 cup of thawed pink lemonade concentrate, blending the flavors evenly.
- Add Food Coloring (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of pink gel food coloring for a more vibrant color and gently mix.
- Combine with Ice in Blender: Transfer the whipped cream mixture and 1/4 cup ice to a blender for creating a creamy, frosty drink.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend at high speed until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more ice or whipped cream if needed.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice for tartness, or additional pink lemonade concentrate to boost flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the blended pink lemonade into glasses to enjoy while cold and frothy.
- Garnish (Optional): Decorate with lemon slices, maraschino cherries, extra whipped cream, and sprinkles for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Chilling the bowl and whisk is key to achieving stiff peaks with the cream.
- Be careful not to overwhip the cream to prevent a grainy texture; if this happens, fold in a little cold cream gently.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to your liking by varying amounts of sweetened condensed milk and lemonade concentrate.
- Use pink gel food coloring instead of liquid for vibrant color without thinning the mixture.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor as the drink may separate if left to sit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
