Easy Lemon Shake Up

Beat back the heat of the summer with this cold and refreshing Lemon Shake Up! Sugary, sweet with just the right amount to lemon tart, this summer drink will be a favorite for the whole family!

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Wanted: Cold Summer Drinks!

Here in the Midwest, summer weather is HOT and HUMID. We have those days where you just walk outside and are dripping with sweat and just want to go in and take a nap. We’ve found the best way to deal with this heat is a nice, cold beverage. We LOVE lemonade and we sure do drink a lot of that during the summer. But, this Lemon Shake Up takes Lemonade to a whole other level. With just 4 ingredients and a little prep, you’ll be in Ice Cold Lemon Shake Up Heaven!

Seriously, my husband heard about these and said, “Isn’t this just lemonade?”. Then he tried one and realized these are SOOO much better than Lemonade. And did I mention how much we love lemonade?!?!

Lemon Shake Up

Here’s all you’ll need to get started:

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large lemons
• Ice

The process is super simple:

1. Boil water in a saucepan over high heat. When water is boiling, remove from heat. Add sugar and stir until it completely dissolves.
2. Allow mixture to cool for 1 hour in a refrigerator.
3. When mixture is ready, cut lemons in half. In a pint glass with a lid, squeeze the juice of a half of a lemon and throw the lemon halve on top. I like using a Mason Jar.
4. Fill the jar completely with ice and pour the sugar water mixture over the ice. Secure the lid and shake until combined. Add a straw and enjoy!

I hope you stay cool this summer and I hope this Lemon Shake Up help out! They would be fun to bring to the pool or as a special drink to serve during your next cookout. Thanks for reading!

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Lemon Shake Up

Beat back the heat of the summer with this cold and refreshing Lemon Shake Up! Sugary, sweet with just the right amount to lemon tart, this summer drink will be a favorite for the whole family!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword lemon

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Chilling Time 1 hour

Servings 4 Drinks

Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large lemons
• Ice

Instructions

1. Boil water in a saucepan over high heat. When water is boiling, remove from heat. Add sugar and stir until it completely dissolves.
2. Allow mixture to cool for 1 hour in a refrigerator.
3. When mixture is ready, cut lemons in half. In a pint glass with a lid, squeeze the juice of a half of a lemon and throw the lemon halve on top. I like using a Mason Jar.
4. Fill the jar completely with ice and pour the sugar water mixture over the ice. Secure the lid and shake until combined. Add a straw and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Shake Up

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.