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Shake, Shake Shake…Shake, Shake, Shake…Lemon Shake-Ups, Lemon Shake-Ups!

Sweet…tart…sugary…lemony…can you think of a better thirst quencher than a Lemon Shake-Up?

Don’t they bring back happy memories of carnivals and festivals?

But from what I can see in my recipe box, there are two totally separate opinions on the best way to make these satisfying, thirst-quenching lemon drink drinks.  Should you use a sugar syrup or just sugar?

I pulled two recipes from my trusty recipe binder (which, by the way, features luscious lemons!) – one of each type. Try them both. Then let us know which is your favorite!

EASY Lemon Shake-Up

1. Pour 1/2 cup sugar into a 16 oz. cup.
2. Cut 2 lemons in half.
3. Hand squeeze lemons; drop juice and lemons into cup.
4. Add ice as desired, and fill cup with water.
5. Cover the cup and shake it vigorously until the sugar is dissolved.

Sugar Syrup Lemon Shake-Up

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (reserve rinds)

Preparation

1. Combine sugar and water.
2. Boil for 5 minutes; cool to room temperature.
3. Add lemon juice.
4. Strain and keep refrigerated.

To make Lemon Sugar Syrup Shake-Up

1. Add approximately 2 tablespoons of syrup to each glass of ice water.
2. Add the rind of one/half lemon that you squeezed to get the juice.
3. Cover glass and shake to blend.

So….what do you think? Easy or sugary – or both? Let us know! Or if you have a BETTER way to make lemon shake-ups in YOUR recipe box, please share!

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6 Comments

  1. I liked the first (easy) way the best…and kids could have fun doing this one!

  2. Yum! Can’t wait to try the “easy” way.

  3. And if you want the children to try this, put everything in a plastic ziploc bag. They can squeeze everything and add a straw to drink right out of the bag!

  4. I’m trying the easy way first, then the other to see which is better.

  5. I love to read recipies and I’d love to have my recipies organized so this maybe just want I need!

  6. The first way is our favorite. Reminds us of being at a baseball game on a hot afternoon. Yum!

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