Fresh Lebanese Rose Lemonade with Mint
A quick and refreshing Lebanese rose lemonade with mint, combining floral rose water, bright lemon juice, and fresh mint for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large fresh lemons (about 1 cup/240 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, bruised
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Roll the lemons on the countertop to loosen juices, then cut and juice them until you have about 1 cup (240 ml) of juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if a smoother drink is preferred.
- In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with ½ cup (100 g) of granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of rose water and 4 cups (960 ml) of cold water. Stir to combine evenly.
- Take about 10-12 fresh mint leaves and bruise them gently between your fingers to release oils. Drop them into the pitcher and stir lightly.
- Add ice cubes generously to the pitcher or directly into glasses to serve. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for best flavor; invest in high-quality rose water to avoid artificial taste. Gently bruise mint leaves to release aroma without bitterness. Dissolve sugar in lemon juice before adding water to prevent graininess. For a sparkling version, substitute still water with sparkling water or club soda. Can be stored in the fridge up to 2 days without ice and mint; add fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 24
- Carbohydrates: 24
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