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state fair shake up (des moines, iowa)

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Private Recipe by
Renée G.
Uptown, AR

If you’ve ever been to the Iowa State Fair, you’re familiar with its staple beverage – sweet, tart, hand squeezed lemonade. The only possible improvement to this annual treat? Booze, of course. To create that electric elixir with an adult edge, The Lime Lounge serves up these slushy lemony cocktails.

yield 6 serving(s)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For state fair shake up (des moines, iowa)

  • 12 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 12 oz. vodka
  • 24 oz. cold water
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • lemon-lime soda (sprite or 7-up)
  • lemon slices to garnish

How To Make state fair shake up (des moines, iowa)

  • 1
    In a large pitcher, combine lemonade concentrate, vodka, water and lemon zest. Stir together until well combined.
  • 2
    Pour lemonade mixture into a shallow freezer-safe pan. Freeze mixture for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring once halfway through freezing.
  • 3
    To serve, fluff ice crystals with a fork and spoon into glasses for serving. Garnish with lemon slices, and top off with just a splash of lemon-lime soda.
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