Aunt Susan brings this 2 ingredient refresher to every garden party and the pitcher is always empty in minutes.

sweeter, choose a sweeter store-bought lemonade or add a teaspoon or two of sugar or honey to the blender.

To make a lighter version, use a reduced-fat or light vanilla ice cream; the texture will be a bit less thick but still creamy. You can also use pink lemonade for a fun blush color that kids love, or swirl in a spoonful of strawberry jam after blending for a marbled look.

Pink frosted lemonade variation in a glass with lemon garnish

For those who like a stronger vanilla flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. If your blender is small, blend in two batches and combine in the pitcher.

Food safety tips: Keep the ice cream frozen until you’re ready to use it, and don’t let the finished drink sit out at room temperature for more than 1–2 hours, especially on hot days. Store any leftovers (if there are