Recover With Our Creamy (Lactose-Free) Strawberry Lemonade
There’s nothing quite like a warm and lazy Southern afternoon and a glass of cold lemonade, not that our busy schedules let us enjoy those moments often! When you peek outside between calls, you can easily imagine lounging as the sun shines brightly in the sky, the porch swing creaks as you sway, and the air is so thick that your breathing naturally becomes deep and meditative. These almost-summer afternoons and evenings are the kind that call for a little recovery time, a light refreshment, and to find that in something cold and creamy in hand.
Take a short break and enjoy life’s simple pleasures as you prepare for the rest of your day. Prepare our delicious creamy strawberry lemonade, also known as your new go-to for cooling off and treating yourself on a hot day. Inspired by TikTok’s creamy beverages and infused with the goodness of real dairy, it’s both nostalgic and perfectly sippable on a rocking chair with the fan(s) humming overhead.
What is Creamy Lemonade?
Creamy lemonade is irresistible whenever it crosses your social feeds, but what exactly is? Creamy lemonade received its name due to its creamy consistency created frequently with the addition of sweetened condensed milk to your glass of lemonade. To make creamy lemonade, combine lemon juice, condensed milk or sweet cream, and ice cubes. It is so simple to make this beverage with refreshing flavors.
Our Creamy Strawberry Lemonade brings a twist to this afternoon sip. We’ve brought strawberry lemonade and its deliciously pink hue to your recovery, taking the bright, tangy flavor of strawberry lemonade and giving it a smooth, creamy twist for your next glass. With its refreshing burst of real fruit flavor and creamy milk texture, this drink takes recovery to a whole new level. Oh, and it is lactose-free, making it an option for everyone in the family.
Make This Creamy Strawberry Lemonade
Cool, refreshing, and just the right amount of indulgence, this creamy strawberry lemonade is the perfect drink for warm days. Made with lactose-free milk, it's real dairy milk with the same 13 essential nutrients, just without lactose. Take a break on the porch and recover with milk and the protein you need to stay energized and focused throughout the day.
What you need:
1/2 cup strawberry puree
1 1/2 cup of (lactose-free) milk
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
What to do:
Pour the strawberry puree into a glass.
Pour cornstarch into milk and stir until dissolved.
Slowly add the lemon juice to the cornstarch and milk mixture.
Pour the mixture over the strawberry puree and stir.
Why Should I Use Real Dairy Milk in Creamy Lemonade?
In place of condensed milk or sweet cream, this recipe calls for milk. Real milk provides the protein you need for peak performance each day. Every 8-ounce glass of milk provides 8 grams of complete, high-quality protein to help you stay strong, energized, and focused. And when choosing a lactose-free dairy milk, there is no need to worry! Lactose-free milk is real milk--just without lactose--and there are many options on the market offering 8 grams of protein or more per serving.
How Else Can I Enjoy Creamy Lemonade?
Are you looking for more refreshing, citrusy beverages for your front porch sipping? Try this similarly creamy drink made with orange juice and milk. For another twist on your afternoon lemonade, try the Creamy, Calming Brazilian Lemonade. In place of lemons, the combination of lime, heavy cream, and sugar makes for a flavorful way to quench your thirst. There are no lemons in Brazilian lemonade, which is sometimes called Swiss Lemonade due to some recipes calling for sweetened condensed milk.
There’s no better way to catch your breath than with something cool, creamy, and oh-so refreshing. This Creamy Strawberry Lemonade made with real milk isn’t just a treat. It is a chance to bounce back from the sluggish heat and daily demands while savoring the slower pace of life away from your computer. Inspired by modern trends but with the comfort of a classic, it’s the perfect porch companion as you take five—or maybe ten. Go ahead and try the Creamy Strawberry Lemonade made with real milk today. Grab a tall glass, pour yourself some of this refreshing goodness, and take a moment to enjoy the sweet, simple pleasure of cooling off with dairy. Your front porch (and your taste buds) will thank you.