Frozen Lemonade Gin Cocktail
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This frozen lemonade gin cocktail is cold, smooth, and easy to make at home. It blends bright citrus with a clean gin flavor for a refreshing drink and works well for warm days and casual get-togethers.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Key Takeaways
- The Frozen Lemonade Gin Cocktail is a refreshing, easy-to-make drink ideal for warm days.
- Use a good quality gin for the best flavor, and adjust sweetness with sparkling water or lemon juice.
- You can prepare this cocktail ahead of time, as it needs to freeze for at least six hours.
- Skip the gin for a non-alcoholic version or use vodka for a softer taste.
- The recipe features simple ingredients, making it quick to prepare and perfect for casual gatherings.
Frozen Lemonade Gin Cocktail
I like this recipe because it comes together fast and feels special without extra work. I keep a batch of frozen lemonade ready so I can make it anytime. Another quick and refreshing warm weather drink is Cucumber Basil Gin Cooler.
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What is gin?
Gin is a clear distilled alcoholic drink that gets its main flavor from juniper berries. Those berries give it a crisp, slightly pine-like taste.
It starts as a neutral spirit, similar to vodka, and then gets flavored with botanicals. These can include herbs, spices, and citrus peels. The mix of botanicals is what makes each gin taste a little different.
Most gin is around 40 percent alcohol. It is often used in cocktails like a gin and tonic or a martini. It can also be mixed with fruit juices or soda for lighter drinks.
In simple terms, gin is a flavored spirit with a fresh, herbal taste that stands out from other clear liquors.
If you’re interested in learning more about alcohol in general, read ‘Does alcohol expire? Learn how to store alcohol properly, and ‘Substitutes for alcohol in cooking‘.
Tips and Subs
Chill your glasses or serve in a Supercook insulated stainless-steel martini glass to keep the drink cold longer.
For best results, use a good quality gin with a clean, light flavor.
If you want a lighter drink, add a splash of sparkling water after blending.
For a sweeter version, use a sweeter lemonade base. If you prefer it less sweet, add fresh lemon juice to balance it out.
You can also swap gin for vodka for a softer flavor.
Another refreshing treat is my Boozy Dole Whip Popsicles and lemon margaritas.
Why you’ll ❤️ this cocktail.
🥶cold and refreshing
⏱️quick to make
🫗easy to adjust sweetness
🌞great for warm weather
✔️simple ingredients
Frozen Lemonade Gin Cocktail FAQ
Yes, in fact, it needs to freeze for at least six hours.
Yes, skip the gin and freeze the lemonade base until slushy.
A smooth, clean gin works best so it does not overpower the lemon flavor.
Frozen Lemonade Gin Cocktail Conclusion
This frozen lemonade gin cocktail is simple, refreshing, and easy to adjust. It is a great option when you want something cold and quick without a long prep.
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Frozen Lemonade Gin Cocktail
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Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a freezer-safe container that has a lid, add the lemonade and gin. Stir to combine.1 cup lemonade, ½ cup Gin
- Freeze until almost solid. Using a fork, scrape the mixture into small pieces of ice. This will resemble a snow cone or blizzard.
- Scoop it into your glass and add tonic water, club soda, or Topo Chico, then garnish, if desired. Serve immediately*optional tonic
Notes
Nutrition
I updated this post from an earlier version dated August 7, 2014, to simplify the recipe instructions.
it does look refreshing!
I love this cocktail and would have it even if it´s winter here!
Thanks Viviana! I would too, I love slushy drinks
I love citrus with gin! And your method is such an easy way to get a slushy! We’re actually having unseasonably cool weather right now in Southern California but when it warms up again I’ll definitely be giving these a try! #foodiefridays
Is it 5 o’clock yet? I could use a sweet drink like this frozen lemonade cocktail!
Thanks Ashley, It’s so good, I forget alchohol is in it!
yum! I might have to make these this weekend… it is Friday, afterall 🙂 Oh, and I’m visiting from FoodieFridays!
Thanks so much for stopping by Caroline. These are so each to make, a little spiked lemonade is perfect for the weekend and it’s been a rough week for us, my boys went back to school Monday 🙁
I’m emailing this to my hubby now so he can stop by the store on the way home from work. Sorry your boys went back to school… hopefully you’ll have some good family time this weekend!
Thanks, it’s supposed to rain and I hope it does so they won’t want to go anywhere 🙂
So it’s 11PM here, I’ve been blogging for hours, then I see this and it’s all I want. So easy to make too, love it!
Crazy easy! You deserve one, Matt, besides it’s ‘almost’ the weekend 🙂
This is so my kind of cocktail! Refreshing and simple! So glad I saw your recipe at #FoodieFridays. Now I have a fun cocktail to try this weekend 🙂
Thanks, it’s so easy, a little differenct and, yes, very refreshing. Every new cocktail I make, I think it’s my favorite, but this one really is. 🙂 Have a good weekend.
Se ve refrescante. Gracias