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Lebanese Mint Lemonade
Lebanese Mint Lemonade, known as Limonada bil Naanaa, is a beloved refreshing drink originating from Lebanon and widely enjoyed across the Levant region. This vibrant blend of freshly squeezed lemons, fragrant mint, and simple syrup is a staple at Lebanese cafes, street stalls, and family gatherings especially during hot summer months.
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Instructions
- 1
Make the simple syrup by combining 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 2
Squeeze all lemons to yield 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds. Set aside.
- 3
Place the packed cup of fresh mint leaves into a blender along with the cooled simple syrup and blend on high for 30 seconds until the mint is fully pulverized and the syrup turns a vibrant green color.
- 4
Pour the mint-infused syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing the mint solids with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
- 5
Add the fresh lemon juice, 2 cups of cold water, and orange blossom water if using, into the pitcher with the strained mint syrup. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup or tartness by adding a splash more lemon juice according to preference.
- 7
Fill four tall glasses with ice cubes, pour the Lebanese Mint Lemonade evenly over the ice, and garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a slice of lemon. Serve immediately.
