MINT LEMONADE - TURKISH STYLE
*Please Note*: Chilling time (several hours or overnight) is not noted in prep time. This treat is refreshing and so much healthier than soft drinks, it is well worth the extra effort. After taking a sip of this beautiful drink, you will be surprised at its lemon taste without the sourness, that one has comes to expect from...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Other Drinks
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan, add 1½ cups sugar and water, stir and set aside until needed.
- 2. Peel the lemons and limes and then grate the rinds.
- 3. Now, using a mortar and pestle, pound the lemon and lime rind with the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar until the sugar absorbs the flavors.
- 4. If you DON`T have a mortar and pestle, (use a wooden spoon) rub the lemon and lime rind in the 2 tablespoons of sugar. (until the sugar absorbs the flavors)
- 5. Put the grated rinds in the saucepan with the water and sugar and bring the mixture to boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 6. Reduce the heat and continue to boil gently for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down.
- 7. While the mixture is still slightly warm, add the lemon lime juice and mint.
- 8. When cooled pour into a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- 9. When ready to serve, remove the bowl from the fridge and strain the mixture using a fine mesh wire strainer.
- 10. Press down on the ingredients to get out as much liquid as possible, then discard them.
- 11. If needed, adjust the amount of sugar and water to your liking.
- 12. Serve this beautiful Mint lemonade with ice, lemon slices and mint sprigs. Enjoy
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Grace Pineda
gracepineda90@yahoo.comThis lemonade is so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's made with natural ingredients.
dimitrescuhrt
dimitrescuhrt74@gmail.comI've been making this lemonade for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect summer drink.
AMIT FREEFIRE
amit24@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I love that it uses fresh ingredients.
Sabrina Smith
ssmith@gmail.comI made this lemonade for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Koketso Moepya
moepya-k@gmail.comThis lemonade is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the hint of mint.
Muzamil Malbari
muzamil.malbari@gmail.comI've tried several mint lemonade recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Saykha Ramadhani83
r_saykha@gmail.comI love making this lemonade with fresh mint from my garden. It's so delicious.
friend Best
friend85@yahoo.comThis lemonade is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Breakfast Club
breakfastclub37@hotmail.comI made this lemonade for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Dallas MadHatterSmurf
dmadhattersmurf@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of mint and lemon. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Habtsh Tolosa
h.tolosa@hotmail.comI've been making this lemonade for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect summer drink.
Kyaw Myint
m.k@gmail.comThis lemonade is so easy to make and it's so refreshing. I love that it's made with natural ingredients.
Gabrielle Morey
mg30@gmail.comI love the subtle sweetness of this lemonade. It's not too tart and not too sweet, just perfect.
Anjana Nidusa
a.nidusa69@gmail.comI've made this lemonade several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve at parties or picnics.
Hayley Wyman
w_h@yahoo.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I love that it uses fresh ingredients and doesn't have any added sugar.
Rizza Supera
r.s54@hotmail.co.ukI was skeptical about the combination of mint and lemon, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they go together. This lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day.
Demetrius Jordan
j_demetrius35@gmail.comThis is the most refreshing and delicious lemonade I've ever had! The mint adds such a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this again and again.