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sonic lemonade cream cooler recipe

Sonic Lemonade Cream Cooler

A refreshingly creamy, tangy frozen drink that perfectly balances sweet lemonade with vanilla soft-serve cream. This copycat recipe recreates the Sonic favorite at home in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice about 3-4 lemons; fresh is significantly better than bottled
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar creates the perfect sweetness to balance the tart lemon; you can adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup water dilutes the lemon juice to the right concentration
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream provides the creamy texture and rich vanilla flavor
  • 2 cups ice cubes creates the perfect frozen consistency
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the vanilla flavor and adds depth
For Garnish
  • whipped cream optional
  • 1 lemon slice optional
  • 1 mint sprig optional
  • 1 cherry optional

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and water in a blender
  1. Add vanilla ice cream and ice cubes to the blender
  1. Add vanilla extract to enhance the vanilla flavor
  1. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes
  1. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slice, mint sprig, or cherry if desired