Middle Eastern-Style Mint Lemonade Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Most people are familiar with lemonade, which is technically characterized as any variety of sweetened, lemon flavored beverage. Pink lemonade is made with the addition of fruit such as raspberries or strawberries which add both sweetness and the distinctive pink color. Hard lemonade is an alcoholic version, although the alcohol content in commercially produced hard lemonades tends to be light. Lemonade can be flat or carbonated and served at varying degrees of sweetness. In the united states, particularly the south, we tend to like this beverage on the sweeter side. Middle eastern lemonade, however, is much less sweet which also makes it a better choice in the heat. As popular as lemonade is in the u. S. , it's an absolute staple in the middle eastern countries, where the climate is hot and dry and where many people do not drink alcohol. It can be found in just about every restaurant and home. Icy cold, not too sweet, lemon drinks are ideal for cooling off. Known as limonana or limonada, the middle eastern version contains a couple of additional ingredients. Just a touch of orange blossom water and plenty of fresh mint gives limonana a great boost of flavor. You can make a big batch to store in the refrigerator for the week or make the popular frozen slushy form of the drink by adding ice to the blender. If you do choose the slushy version, you might want to increase the amount of lemon juice because the ice will dampen some of the flavor. Try experimenting with different amounts until you find the perfect balance for your frozen lemonade taste. So, the next time there's a hot day and you're searching for a new twist on a cold, refreshing beverage, try this version of minty lemonade. Of course, we won't tell if you sneak some vodka into your glass.

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Ingredients for Middle Eastern-Style Mint Lemonade Recipe

  • 1.33 cup Cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Orange blossom water
  • 0.13 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/25 cup Finely Chopped Fresh Mint
  • 0.13 cup Granulated sugar
Nutrition
value
137
calories per serving
6 g Fat1 g Protein19 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    6g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    19g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    19g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    12mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    13mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    15mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    6mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    22mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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