Is there anything more refreshing than a freshly squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day? Our Lebanese lemonade is easy to make, with a fresh minty twist, of course! We also add an ingredient you wouldn’t encounter in a ‘regular’ lemonade, and that’s orange blossom water. This adds floral notes that pair so well with the tart lemons, and sweetness of the orange that we add. The mint leaves delightful notes reminiscent of summer days on the Lebanese beach as children. We have fond childhood memories of helping our mom in the kitchen, hand squeezing the citrus fruits. If you want to add one more level to this drink, try swapping the flat water for sparkling!
Lebanese Lemonade {ليموناضة}
Our Lebanese lemonade is easy to make, with a fresh minty twist, of course! We also add an ingredient you wouldn't encounter in a 'regular' lemonade, and that's orange blossom water. This adds floral notes that pair so well with the tart lemons, and sweetness of the orange that we add. The mint leaves delightful notes reminiscent of summer days on the Lebanese beach as children
Ingredients
- 5 lemons quartered
- 1 orange quartered
- 2.5-3 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. orange blossom water
- mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Add quartered lemons and orange to a bowl
- Sprinkle with sugar and mix well
- Add ice cubes to bowl
- Let sit for at least one hour
- Squeeze juice from lemon + orange pieces
- Strain juice into container
- Add water to concentrated juice (you can add more or less depending on how tart you like the lemonade).
- Add blossom water and mix
- Add mint leaves
- Serve cold!