What is it about lemon that is just so refreshing? We love sipping on lemonade in the summer and enjoying lemon desserts throughout the season. But when the heat index is in triple digits and the AC is working overtime, we turn to these icy-cold and lemony recipes to cool down. Here are our eight favorite frozen lemonade-inspired recipes, designed to help you beat the heat.
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Super Lemon Ice Cream
Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck
“Tart Lemon Lovers…you NEED to make this ice cream!” says a reviewer on Allrecipes. “This is the BEST ice cream I have ever had. Summer and lemons are the perfect pair – add ice cream to the mix and it’s a triple win!”
Limoncello Lemon Sorbet
“This limoncello sorbet recipe is a concoction I came up with when I couldn’t find quite what I was looking for,” says recipe developer Minnie. “It is absolutely fool proof. It’s simple, sweet, and tart, with just enough limoncello liqueur. Serve with a sprig of mint or fresh berries. Top with limoncello or vodka if desired.”
Creamy Lemon Ice
“So good!! My family loved it…even the pickiest of the picky!!” says Allrecipes member ANGIEJOY. “I never seem to use my ice cream maker so it was great to get some mileage out of it.”
Frozen Summer Slush
“My only recommendation is to make 2 batches, because it was so good that 1 batch didn’t last long enough,” says Allrecipes member K Arnold. “Even my friends who swear they don’t like gin drank 2 glasses each. Perfect summer drink for hanging out at the pool!”
Lemon Sorbet
Allrecipes / Candice Walker
“Wow! Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor,” says an Allrecipes reviewer. “For lemon lovers only! I served ours with a float of citron vodka – even better. Perfect for a hot summer night.”
Lemon Icebox Pie
Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck
“So delicious and so easy to make,” says an Allrecipes member. “I followed the recipe exactly and left the pie to set overnight. It cut into beautiful, neat slices the next day.”
Fruit Sherbet
“WOW… Best sherbet I’ve ever had. My friends were impressed with it too,” says Allrecipes member Darlene. “SO SO easy to make and all ingredients are already in the fridge or cheap to buy. Great base for modifying the flavour also.”
Chef John’s Lemon Ice
Chef John
“OMG! I loved this lemon ice. Easy to make, absolutely delicious and refreshing,” says Allrecipes member Kelly. “I had no lemon extract, but the ice was yummy without it. I will definitely be making this again. No more store-bought ice for me.”