As the signature drink to accompany their iconic sandwiches, Chick-fil-A takes great pride in their lemonade. As simple as it is delicious, it contains only three ingredients: lemon juice, water and sugar. Its diet lemonade is made with Splenda rather than real sugar, giving it zero calories but plenty of sweetness.

For an 11 quart batch, Chick-fil-A starts with two quarts of lemon juice. Employees add a little more than three pounds of sugar and mix thoroughly while adding an additional nine gallons of water. It is important to stir vigorously so that the sugar dissolves properly and diffuses evenly throughout the liquid. What sets Chick-fil-A Lemonade apart from the rest is its commitment to using fresh lemon juice, not concentrate. The juice is provided by a Chick-fil-A subsidiary, Bay Center Foods LLC.

Making lemonade is certainly easier than prepare Chick-fil-A’s signature saucebut there are just as many things you can add it to! Whether you’re trying to recreate their signature Frosted Lemonade or making ice cream, lemonade is an adaptable ingredient for a variety of desserts, good for winter, spring, summer or fall.

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Things to Try with Chick-Fil-A Lemonade

Chick-fil-A Lemonade is already packed with the sugar and juice needed to make many lemony desserts, so why not bring its iconic taste straight to your table?

For an easy summer treat, grab your favorite version of lemonade and use a simple loaf pan hack to keep your freezer stocked with delicious ice cream all season long. You can even take this opportunity to sprinkle some basil, chopped fruit or even mix the lemonade with another Chick-fil-A drink like a peach milkshake for something very tasty.

If you want to stick to a refreshing drink, try mix end of season watermelon with lemonade for an extra fruity flavor. You can even fill a glass with equal parts lemonade and beer for a tangy summer shandy, perfect for hot days. If you want something truly unique, add rosemary and peppercorns for a flagship drink.

For dessert, try mixing a few scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream with lemonade to create your own version of Chick-fil-A’s famous Frosted Lemonade! You may have to play with the ratios to get the thickness you want, but being able to combine their signature drink with your favorite ice cream is a great opportunity for an easy homemade sweet treat.

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