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Lemon Shake Up Recipe

Beat the heat with this refreshing Lemon Shake-Up! A quick and easy lemon drink perfect for hot summer days, street festivals, or a delightful treat for the whole family. This recipe takes up minimal fridge space and is ready in minutes – making it the ideal homemade alternative to sugary lemonade. Get ready to make a batch (or two!)

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 193.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.5 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Shake Up

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How to Make Lemon Shake Up

  1. Add 1/2 cup of cold water to a shaker.
  2. Cut the lemon in half and juice it directly into the shaker until you have about 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Pour in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Add a few ice cubes (about 4-5) to the shaker.
  4. Secure the lid tightly onto the shaker.
  5. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds, or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Pour the lemon shake-up into a tall glass filled with ice.
  7. Add more ice as needed. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

199g

Fat

0g

Carbs

16g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Easy Beginner Cook Kid Friendly Summer Dietary Seasonal Inexpensive Citrus Lemon Number Of Servings Presentation Served Cold