Sweet, Tangy, Tart & Refreshing! Fresh Squeezed Lemon Shake Ups

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When we ran our barbecue trailer up in Illinois, our little dual-axle trailer looked like a little cabin, with a massive Rotisserie Barbecue pit and kitchen entrance in the back, and a serving window in the front. We had a few picnic tables set-up near a popular shopping complex and intersection. Business did not survive, but we learned a lot. One of the highly requested items after we began serving smoked brisket, ribs, and sides, were something called Lemon Shake-Ups. This was 2005, the recipe was pieced together with what we could find at the time on the internet, and a book we found.

Once we began serving these, in the summer months, sales did assist with the bottom line. Since then, over the years, on hot days, we would buy a bag of lemons from Sams, mix up some simple syrup, store in refrigerator, and serve them as needed over the weekends.

For best flavor, always use fresh lemons, squeezed over ice, simple syrup, and shaken vigorously.

🍋 Sweet, Tangy, Tart & Refreshing! Fresh Squeezed Lemon Shake-Ups
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🍋 Sweet, Tangy, Tart & Refreshing! Fresh Squeezed Lemon Shake-Ups

Recipe by My Southern Spoon (MySouthernSpoon.com)
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Nothing says summer quite like a Fresh Squeezed Lemon Shake-Up! Be sure to use fresh lemons, filtered ice, and cooled simple syrup, this classic fairground favorite delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and tart flavors in every sip. Handshake for maximum refreshment, it’s the ultimate thirst-quencher on a hot day.

Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Calories

~200

kcal
Total time

12

minutes
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Ingredients

  • Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • Lemon-Shake Up

  • 2 Large Lemons Squeezed

Directions

  • Combine equal parts water and sugar in a small saucepan (1:1 ratio).
  • Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. For faster cooling, refrigerate until chilled.
  • Slice and squeeze two lemons, add ice and juice to your shaker glass.
  • Pour in the cooled simple syrup.
  • Secure the lid and shake vigorously.
  • Pour into a serving glass and enjoy immediately.

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