While the chatter centers on Shake Shack’s latest festive milkshake, I’m holding a quieter scoop: the chain has introduced three new lemonades to its lineup. Admittedly, lemonade might not shout “winter holiday,” yet a bright, tangy sip can pair nicely with a juicy burger. Shake Shack generously provided a gift card to sample them, so I’ll test whether these citrusy drinks are worth a second look.
- Shake Shack Blood Orange Cranberry Lemonade Review
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Pros: The lemonade becomes a lasting addition to Shake Shack’s drink lineup by incorporating genuine blood orange and cranberry juices into the base mixture of lemon juice concentrate and cane sugar. The result is a bright, authentically tasting lemonade that pairs nicely with Shake Shack’s savory options.
Cons: The house lemonade is already fairly sharp, so introducing blood orange and cranberry amplifies the tartness to a much higher level. I enjoyed it in small doses, but my fellow taster pulled a skeptical face during our shared lemonade tasting session.
Rating:
8/10
- Shake Shack Strawberry Lemonade Review
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Pros: Among the trio, this strawberry lemonade is the only one prepared with puree instead of juice, giving it a subtly thicker mouthfeel. (If you power through all three in rapid succession like me, you may not notice the texture as much.) While you might expect the strawberry to bring extra sweetness, the finish is actually a distinctly different tartness. I’m a fan, though your mileage will vary depending on how little-sugary you like your lemonades.
Cons: This is also the lone lemonade labeled as limited edition, and I’m not sure why. Strawberry Lemonade seems to have broader appeal than Blood Orange Cranberry; perhaps the strawberry puree is trickier to keep in rotation than fruit juice blends?
Rating:
8/10
- Shake Shack Pink Lemonade Review
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Pros: Before you dive in further, take a moment to guess what Shake Shack blended into this lemonade to turn it pink. Ready?
Pomegranate juice. Indeed! This permanent menu addition reads as a charming pink lemonade, even if the concept of pink lemonade itself remains a bit of a mystery.
Cons: This is hands-down the only lemonade among today’s trio I’d describe as distinctly sweet, without any caveats. If that’s exactly what you’re after in a lemonade, this could be your top pick—though it might not satisfy if you crave a more tart profile.
This one is my personal favorite for being the easiest to drink, though I enjoyed all three… until I realized the lemon notes were overpowering everything else.
Rating:
9/10
New Shake Shack Lemonade!
New Shake Shack Lemonade!
New Shake Shack Lemonade!
Daniel Brooks
I cover everyday products with a practical eye, from kitchen tools and home essentials to smart gadgets and consumer trends. My goal is to help readers understand what is genuinely useful, what is worth the price, and what deserves a second look before buying.