Two-Ingredient Frosted Lemonade (Crystal Light Version) | Ninja SLUSHi Recipe

Name: Two-Ingredient Frosted Lemonade (Crystal Light Version) | Ninja SLUSHi Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 6 ⅓ cups water; 1 packet Crystal Light Lemonade (pitcher size); 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

Frosted Lemonade made in the Ninja SLUSHi Max.

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If you’ve ever tried the frosted lemonade served at Chick-fil-A®, you know how addictive that mix of tart lemon and creamy sweetness can be. Many copycat recipes for the Ninja SLUSHi suggest mixing a full can of sweetened condensed milk with regular lemonade, but that combination ends up with far too much sugar for most tastes.

I found that using Crystal Light Lemonade packets (the kind made for pitchers) keeps the flavor bright while bringing the sugar percentage to about 14.66%. That lands right between the diet version (around 12.5%) and the regular version (around 17%) of the original restaurant drink.

The result is smooth, frosty, and refreshing without being heavy. It’s an easy at-home version that delivers a similar flavor and texture without needing a drive-thru run.

Made in the Ninja SLUSHi, it’s quick to make and turns out beautifully creamy.

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64 oz Max-Fill Ninja SLUSHi Machine

Select the serving size based on your Ninja SLUSHi model: “Regular” for the version with a 64 oz max fill line (available at most retailers); “Large” for the version with a 74 oz max fill line (sold exclusively at Costco); “Max” for the Ninja SLUSHi Max with the 112 oz max fill line; and “Small” for the version with a 48 oz max fill line (sold exclusively at Walmart.)

INGREDIENTS

▢ 6 ⅓ cups water
▢ 1 packet Crystal Light Lemonade, pitcher size
▢ 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

The Ninja SLUSHi Max

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the base: In a large pitcher, whisk together the water, Crystal Light Lemonade, and condensed milk until fully combined and smooth.
Add to the machine: Pour the mixture into the Ninja SLUSHi.
Ninja SLUSHi Max: Use SlushAssist and let it run until the drink becomes thick, creamy, and frosty.
No Max? No problem: If you’re using another Ninja SLUSHi model, choose Milkshake Mode instead and slush until smooth.
Serve immediately: Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy right away for the best texture.

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