Mint Lemonade
- Soomaali
- Casiir Liin Dhanaan
- Français
- Limonade à la Menthe
- العربية
- عصير الليمون بالنعناع
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
Barbecue season has begun and we already hosted our first major barbecue party for the season with many more to come, God willing. Fresh, ice-cold lemonade is one of the best drinks for summer barbecue gatherings. When you add fresh mint to it, it becomes even more refreshing.
We grow lots of mint in our backyard which gives us a constant supply in the spring, summer and fall. Mint is an invasive plant but we consume it at a rate that always keeps it under control. We add it lemonade, share it with our neighbours, and use it to make refreshing and relaxing mint tea.
In Somalia, this was the method Hooyo Fadumo (Abdullahi’s mom) used to prepare lemonade, but she did not add mint. It was during our stay in Saudi Arabia that we started adding it to our lemonade and we continued doing so ever since.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Method
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Steps for preparing mint lemonade Wash the lemons and scrub very well, then cut each lemon into 12 pieces.
Wash the mint well and pluck the leaves.
In a blender, place the lemon cubes, mint leaves, sugar, ice cubes and water.
Pulse 5 times.
Strain the juice.
Serve with more ice cubes. It is best to serve lemon juice fresh as it deteriorates in the fridge.
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I love this. I have made it several times in the last two months or so, and have always been pleased. I usually bought Still Lemonade, as it is labelled here in the U.K, in supermarkets. Then I tried to make my own but it wasn’t as nice as this, masha’Allah. So I was pleased to find this recipe; and have also tried it using limes, which was nice, too. My husband likes it, as well. Thank you very much.
Thank you for letting us know. We are happy that you and your husband like it.
I made this same drink for my mother in-law and she loved it. But i want to know what if you have four lemons how much sugar should i add to the mix
You will need 1 cup sugar.
I made it yesterday. The whole family loved it and believe me they finished it the same day. It was so refreshing and the taste of the mint was yummy.Thanks again.
We are happy to know that. Thank you for the feedback.
That looks lovely and refreshing. Would have to try it soon!
We hope you will like it. Thank you.