You Only Need 2 Ingredients To Make A Creamy Lemon Slushy

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Lemonade is the beverage of choice for many folks after basking in the sunny warmth of summer, and although there is no need to elevate a classic, there is also no reason not to. You can always get an upgraded version from Sonic or order one of Starbucks' handcrafted drinks, but you can just as easily make your own without much effort. In fact, you are only two ingredients away from making a leveled-up lemonade slushy at home with luscious, creamy texture.

You will also need water and ice when making a slushy, but if you combine those easily accessible ingredients with the two key ingredients of lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk, you get magic in a glass in just a few minutes. A blender like the Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender will make quick work of mixing everything together. Just add two cups of lemon juice, one can of sweetened condensed milk, one cup of water, and as much ice as you need for the texture you want, and blend until you have a refreshing slushy-like consistency.

While you could juice lemons until you have enough liquid, high-quality bottled lemon juice is a huge time-saver. Some recipes call for granulated sugar instead of sweetened condensed milk, but folks going that route are missing out, as condensed milk brings creamy texture and just enough sweetness to balance the tart lemon juice. Still, that doesn't mean other add-ins aren't welcome if you want to go the extra mile.

Part of the beauty of this two-ingredient lemonade slushy is its simplicity, but it doesn't take much extra effort to add a little flair and make it your own. Chopping up fresh mint and tossing it in the blender with the rest of the ingredients wakes the drink up with a burst of brightness. When you slightly increase the amount of the other components to accommodate a mint-loving spirit like vodka or gin, you can make a boozy version that adults will appreciate at your next summer BBQ.

If you are more into amplifying the creamy factor, you have a couple of options at your disposal. A teaspoon of vanilla extract will boost the perception of creamy mouthfeel while imparting slightly floral notes to the beverage. You can even make vanilla extract with just two ingredients if you happen to have vanilla beans and an appropriately-paired spirit like vodka or bourbon. Another way to incorporate some more richness is by adding vanilla yogurt. The ratio of the other ingredients may need a minor adjustment, just like if you decide to add alcohol, but the result is a luscious, cooling refreshment that people won't be able to get enough of.