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This boozy whipped lemonade blends RumChata Limón with fresh lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream and ice for a thick, frozen cocktail. The texture lands somewhere between a creamy slushie and a milkshake, which is exactly how one reader described it after making the recipe. It takes about 3 minutes in the blender and has plenty of lemon flavor without losing that creamy RumChata finish.
Why You’ll Love It
Boozy Lemon RumChata is a whipped lemonade cocktail combining RumChata Limón, fresh lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk with ice for a creamy frozen drink.
Creamy and frozen: Ice, heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk give this cocktail a thick texture somewhere between a slushie and a milkshake.
Plenty of lemon: RumChata Limón and freshly squeezed lemon juice both contribute citrus flavor.
Ready in 3 minutes: Everything goes into the blender at once, so there’s almost no prep.
Easy to adjust: If your lemons are particularly tart, I add a little more condensed milk until the balance tastes right.
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Boozy Whipped Lemonade Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Ice: Gives the frozen whipped lemonade with rum its thick, frozen texture. Use a heaping cup as called for in the recipe card.
Sweetened condensed milk: Adds sweetness and contributes to the creamy consistency.
Heavy whipping cream: Makes the lemonade richer and helps create its whipped texture.
RumChata Limón: This lemon cream liqueur provides both citrus and creamy flavors. The recipe uses ½ Cup for two cocktails.
Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed juice gives the drink its tart lemon flavor. You’ll need about 2 large lemons.
Whipped cream: An optional topping that makes the finished drink look more like a frozen dessert.
Lemon wheels: Add one to each glass of lemon chata for garnish.
How to Make Boozy Whipped Lemonade
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Blend the cocktail: Add the ice, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, RumChata Limón and fresh lemon juice to a blender. Blend until smooth and airy.
Pour: Divide the whipped lemonade between two glasses.
Garnish: Top with whipped cream and a lemon wheel, if desired, and serve immediately.
Substitutions and Variations
Try another cream liqueur: Regular RumChata can be used if you can’t find RumChata Limón, although the finished drink won’t have as much lemon flavor.
Add berries: Blend in a small handful of strawberries or raspberries for a berry-lemon variation.
Make it more tart: Add a little extra fresh lemon juice if you prefer a sharper citrus flavor.
Make it sweeter: Add extra sweetened condensed milk 1 Tablespoon at a time if your lemons are particularly tart.
Serving Suggestions
With savory snacks: Pair this cocktail with fried deviled eggs, steak and shiitake bruschetta or one of these fall inspired appetizers.
With something sweet: Enjoy lemon brownies or lemon pizzelle cookies.
How to Store
Store: This cocktail is best served immediately because the ice melts and the whipped mixture begins to separate as it sits. If you want to prep ahead, measure the ingredients except the ice into the blender and refrigerate until you’re ready to blend.
Top Tips
Use fresh lemon juice: I use freshly squeezed juice here because lemon is one of the main flavors in the drink. You’ll need about 2 large lemons for ⅓ Cup.
Use plenty of ice: The heaping cup of ice is what gives the cocktail its frozen, slushie-like texture.
Blend just before serving: Don’t make the finished drinks ahead. The ice starts melting and the creamy mixture loses its airy texture as it sits.
Adjust for your lemons: Lemons vary quite a bit in tartness. If mine are particularly sharp, I add sweetened condensed milk 1 Tablespoon at a time until the drink tastes balanced.
Don’t overdo the toppings: Whipped cream and a lemon wheel are enough. The drink itself is already quite rich.
Boozy Whipped Lemonade FAQs
It’s best blended just before serving because the ice melts and the drink begins to separate as it sits. To get a head start, measure everything except the ice into the blender and refrigerate it. Add the ice and blend when you’re ready to serve.
Regular RumChata can be used, although you’ll lose some of the lemon flavor that comes from RumChata Limón. You may want to adjust the fresh lemon juice to taste after blending.
Boozy Whipped Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
Boozy Whipped Lemonade
Equipment
- Blender or Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup ice, heaping
- ⅓ Cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ Cup + 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ½ Cup lemon cream liqueur, RumChata Limón or similar
- ⅓ Cup lemon juice, freshly-squeezed, juice from about 2 large lemons
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream
- 2 lemon wheels
Instructions
- To the container of a blender (or an immersion blender), add ice, sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, lemon cream liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth and airy.
- Divide between two glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish each glass with a lemon wheel.
Notes
Use plenty of ice: The heaping cup of ice is what gives the cocktail its frozen, slushie-like texture.
Blend just before serving: Don’t make the finished drinks ahead. The ice starts melting and the creamy mixture loses its airy texture as it sits.
Adjust for your lemons: Lemons vary quite a bit in tartness. If mine are particularly sharp, I add sweetened condensed milk 1 Tablespoon at a time until the drink tastes balanced.
Don’t overdo the toppings: Whipped cream and a lemon wheel are enough. The drink itself is already quite rich.
Nutrition
This boozy whipped lemonade is one of the best RumChata Limon recipes and best drinks to make with RumChata. My recipe is more like a frozen dessert cocktail than regular lemonade, especially with the RumChata Limón, cream and condensed milk. I like the contrast between the tart lemon juice and the creamy base, and you can easily adjust the sweetness depending on your lemons. Blend it right before serving so it’s thick and frothy.
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I made this boozy whipped lemonade on a hot day and it was an instant mood-lifter. It’s creamy, citrusy, and has the perfect little kick from the lemon liqueur. It felt like drinking a frozen lemon dessert, somewhere between a milkshake and a slushie.
This is the ultimate refreshment for the summer. I can see myself making this every weekend!
This looks so refreshing! I love slushie drinks