Turkish Mint Lemonade
From annieamie 17 years ago
- - to make
- Serves 4
A delightful recipe that blends the flavor of mint with lemonade. This is a Turkish recipe that I had the pleasure of enjoying this last summer. Its a different from your basic lemonade recipe as the mint is a dominant flavor in the drink. Read more This is a refreshing and fresh-flavored beverage that can be served all year long. See less
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of fresh mint leaves shopping list
- 1 cup of granulated sugar shopping list
- 5 medium lemons, juiced without seeds shopping list
- 2 1/2 cups of cold water (plus one more if too sweet per your taste) shopping list
- ice shopping list
How to make it
- Remove the stems from the mint leaves.
- Wash the leaves and press them down into a 1/2 cup measure.
- You should have enough leaves to fill the cup.
- Place the mint leaves, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend. Strain the mint mixture through a fine sieve and place in a large pitcher.
- Add 2-1/2 cups of cold water, and ice if desired.
- Stir well.
- Chill and serve in cold or chilled glasses garnished with additional mint leaves or a slice of lemon.
- If this is too sweet for your taste, add an extra cup of water.
- *If you want to add some alcohol, add 1 shot glass of Limoncello or vodka. Okkk, add more vodka or even rum!
The Rating
Reviewed by 2 people-
This recipe was very easy and very good!
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in loved it
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I just love mint flavored drinks and this sounds so good right now. If we added a little bit of rum or vodka, it couldn't hurt? LOL I'm going to make this one next week for the BBQ at Mollie's house! Thanks Annie, I luv your recipes!
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