If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious summer drink, look no further than the fair-style lemon shake-up. This classic carnival treat is easy to make at home and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this nostalgic drink anytime you want.
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LEMON SHAKE UPS
Make this refreshing state fair treat right at home! Lemon Shake Ups are the perfect drink for spring and summer.
Provided by Nicole Burkholder
Categories Beverage
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Squeeze the juice (or use a hand juicer) from the lemon into a quart sized mason jar, a shaker, or anything else you can fill and cover tightly. It just needs to be at least 16 oz. Toss one half of the lemon in with the juice.
- Add the sugar
- Fill the jar/cup/shaker with 1 1/2- 2 cups of ice. Basically, you just want to fill it up to the top.
- Add enough water to cover the ice
- Cover and shake briskly, until the sugar is mostly dissolved. It will actually turn into this wonderful, sweet "sludge" at the bottom of the cup. Drink straight from your shaker or pour into a glass. Just make sure you get all the sweet goodness out of the cup!
- For a nice extra touch, serve in glasses with a sugared rim!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 9 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON SHAKE-UP
A quick and easy lemon drink that is often sold at street festivals and the like. I like to make this at home for my daughter- takes up less space than a pitcher of lemonade in the refrigerator, and only a few minutes to make.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place water in a covered shaker and squeeze lemon into it until it is completely juiced (you may like to cut the lemon pieces into quarters to do this as they are easier to handle, or use a reamer instead).
- Pour the sugar into the shaker and add just a few ice cubes to agitate but do not overfill your shaker.
- Affix the lid or cap and shake mixture until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Pour lemon shake-up into a large serving glass (about a 24 oz size or larger) and add more ice to fill the glass as needed.
- Drink up and be prepared to make more!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 50, Sugar 49.9
STATE FAIR LEMONADE
I'm very excited to be showing you how to make real, authentic, vintage lemonade--the kind you might enjoy on a hot summer day at one of those stands at the state fair. Most of us make lemonade just out of lemon juice, but as you may know, the oils in the lemon peel contain a tremendous amount of flavor, and once you drink this, you won't want to go back to drinking it how you used to.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash lemons and peel off all the zest using a vegetable peeler. Set peeled lemons aside. Add the lemon zest to a bowl and cover with sugar. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat; turn off heat and pour in the lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and let sit until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Pour through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl and discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cut the lemons in half and squeeze into the bowl. Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 41.6 g
FAIR-STYLE LEMON SHAKE UPS
The State Fair food version of this recipe involves a lot of sugar, (1/2 cup per portion, perhaps?) This is cut down a bit and yet they are still sweet and juicy, with a syrup that infuses the whole drink with sweet lemonade flavor. Cooking time does not include chilling time. From Saveur Magazine.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Beverages
Time 11m
Yield 2 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring the water and sugar to boil in a small saucepan. Boil for five minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Juice 1 1/2 lemons, reserving the fourth lemon half.
- Stir the lemon juice into the sugar syrup; you will have about 1 cup.
- Chill the lemon syrup in the fridge.
- Blend the ice in a blender or food processor until it is crushed.
- Put half the crushed ice in a cocktail shaker, along with half the chilled lemon syrup (about 1/2 cup), along with 1/2 cup ice water. Shake vigorously for a couple minutes, then dump the whole mixture , including the ice,, into a tall glass.
- Repeat with the remaining ice, syrup, and ice water for the second shake up.
- Cut the remaining lemon half into four slices and add two slices to each glass. Sip and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 10.7, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 26.4, Protein 0.6
MEYER LEMON SHAKE-UP TARTS
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray the phyllo shells with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar. Place the shells on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, yolks and the 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl until thick and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and juice, and stir to combine.
- Add the egg mixture to a heavy saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a bowl set in an ice bath. Stir in the butter, one pat at a time, and continue stirring to cool down quickly (or chill in the refrigerator until cool to the touch, about 5 minutes).
- Fill a pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic bag with a corner snipped off with the lemon curd filling. Pipe the filling into the cooled tart shells, then freeze for 1 hour. Garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar just before serving.
Tips for Making the Best Lemon Shake-Ups:
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Store-bought or bottled lemon juice just won't give the shake-ups the same tangy, refreshing zing as fresh-squeezed lemon juice can.
- Chill your ingredients before making the shake-ups. This will help them blend together more smoothly and create a more refreshing drink.
- To make a slushier version of the shake-up, freeze the lemonade cubes ahead of time. When you're ready to make the shake-up, simply add the frozen cubes to the blender with the other ingredients.
- Garnish your shake-ups with a lemon wedge or twist for an extra pop of flavor and color.
- For a unique twist, try adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt to the blender with the other ingredients. This will give the shake-up a creamy, indulgent texture.
- Lemon shake-ups are a great way to use up leftover lemonade. If you have some lemonade that's about to go bad, simply freeze it in ice cube trays and use it to make shake-ups whenever you're craving a refreshing drink.
Conclusion:
Lemon shake-ups are a delicious, refreshing drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a hot summer day, a party, or a picnic. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make your own lemon shake-ups at home. So next time you're craving a refreshing drink, give lemon shake-ups a try.
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