Mint Lemonade

Mint lemonade has to be the official drink of the Middle East. Just like LEMONADE is the official beverage of summer in the United States. In Pakistan, the country of my birth, it is often referred to as SHIKANJBEEN or even simply as LEEMBOO PANI.

I am late to the party and It wasn’t until I arrived in the Middle East, more specifically, Saudi Arabia, that I saw the addition of mint in the mix. Mint lemonade was every where. From the prepackaged sugary variety at grocery stores to freshly squeezed versions at high end restaurants, it was the beverage of choice for the Saudi population.

Why you’ll love this mint lemonade recipe

The pairing of lemon and mint is so refreshing and gives one great benefits.

What’s good to know is that just one lemon provides 51% of your daily recommendation of vitamin C. Other amazing health benefits are:

1. protects against heart disease;
2. prevents kidney stones;
3. reduces the risk of cancer;
4. improves digestive health.

Mint is full of antioxidants such as perillyl alcohol and rosmarinic acid as well as trace minerals and vitamins such as iron, vitamin A and potassium.

• promotes digestive health;
• helps stop spread of cancer and treat certain allergies.
• improves memory

How to make Mint Lemonade

Begin by making the simple syrup. You can also skip the sugar and use Stevia leaves or powder as well.

• To make the simple syrup, all you have to do is take equal parts sugar to water and stir to dissolve the sugar on stove top. Let the syrup cool before storing it in a glass bottle for future use.
• Squeeze the lemon juice and add to blender with the rest of the ingredients.
• Blend till the mint has broken down and enjoy!

What you will need:

• Lemon
• Mint leaves
• Sugar/stevia
• water
• Salt
• Ice

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

Let me know down in the comments. I love to hear feedback from you!

Be sure to try my other healthy drink recipes!

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Mint Lemonade

5 from 1 vote

This mint lemonade is the perfect summer drink. Tangy, sweet and refreshing with the minty addition signature of the Middle East.

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: coolers, lemonade, summer drinks

Servings: 3 cups

Author: Zeeshan Shah

Ingredients

• 3 lemons juiced or 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 C water
• 1/4-1/2 C simple syrup or 1 1/2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener
• 3 sprigs mint
• ice

Instructions

• Juice the lemons and add to blender along with the rest of the ingredients except ice.
• Blend till combined.
• Pour over ice and enjoy!

Notes

• I have kept a range for the simple syrup depending on how sweet you like your drinks. You can add as much or as little depending on your preference.
• Avoid using prepackaged lemon juice as using fresh ingredients gives the best results.