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Lemon Shake-Ups

Total time

5 minutes

Servings

1 serving

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0/8

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Step 1 of 6

Place lemon quarters in a paper or plastic cup.

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Emerging in the first decades of the 20th century, Lemon Shake-Ups were a popular treat at American state fairs, carnivals, and lunch counters. Made by vigorously shaking fresh lemon slices with sugar and ice in a paper cup, this simple drink offered refreshment at roadside stands and community gatherings, capturing a blend of immigrant innovation and grassroots American enjoyment.

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