0.9cupfreshly squeezed lemon juicefrom about 6–7 lemons
13ozsweetened condensed milk
4.5cupcold water
2tbspgranulated sugaradd more to taste
0.5tspvanilla extractoptional, for roundness
0.125tspfine sea saltjust a pinch to balance acidity
3cupice cubesfor serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Whisk lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a large pitcher until the sugar dissolves.
Stream in the sweetened condensed milk while whisking until smooth and creamy.
Pour in the cold water and stir to fully combine.
Stir in vanilla. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to your liking.
Fill glasses with ice and pour over the creamy lemonade. Serve right away or chill 10 minutes.
Notes
Variation: Swap half of the water for chilled sparkling water for a fizzy finish, or use coconut sweetened condensed milk for a tropical twist. Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 2 days and stir before serving, as light separation is normal.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Lemonade Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.