Lebanese Lemonade

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 4

Refreshing Lebanese Lemonade recipe perfect for a hot summer day

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 large fresh lemons
	1 cup white sugar or 1 cup Splenda granular , sugar substitute
	6 cups water
	2 fresh oranges , juice of , Squeezed ( optional )
	1 tablespoon orange blossom water ( mazaher )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

29g

Fat

Lebanese Lemonade is a sweet and tangy drink that is popular in Lebanon and throughout the Middle East. The addition of orange blossom water gives it a unique floral flavor that is both refreshing and calming. Made with fresh lemons and sugar, this lemonade is a perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with a traditional Lebanese meal for a full Middle Eastern experience.

Instructions

1.	Cut the lemons in half and juice them into a pitcher.
2.	Add the sugar and 3 cups of water to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3.	Add the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher and stir.
4.	If using, juice the oranges and add the juice to the pitcher.
5.	Add the orange blossom water to the pitcher and stir.
6.	Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This Lebanese Lemonade is a refreshing and thirst-quenching drink perfect for hot summer days.

The addition of orange blossom water gives it a unique and floral flavor.

CONS

This drink is high in sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Lebanese Lemonade is not particularly healthy, it does contain vitamin C from the lemons and oranges.
Orange blossom water has also been linked to reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.