Lebanese lemonade (limoonada) recipe

Recipe for lebanese lemonade (limoonada) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. Lemonade is a favorite drink in Lebanon, especially during hot weather. If you like your lemonade more or less sweet, vary the amount of sugar that you use.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 ice cubes
• 3 cups cold water
• 2 teaspoons orange flower water, optional (*)
• 4 slices lemon for garnish

(*) Look for orange flower water, also called orange blossom water, in the international or gourmet section of your grocery store, or check at a middle eastern specialty market.

How to make lebanese lemonade (limoonada)

• If the lemons are thick skinned, cut off the two end pieces and discard. Cut each lemon into 4 to 6 pieces and place in a blender along with any juice that escaped during cutting.
• Place lid firmly on blender and blend on maximum speed for 3 to 5 seconds. (**)
• Add sugar, ice, water, and orange flower water. Blend again on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour through a sieve into a serving pitcher.
• Serve lemonade in tall glasses with extra ice and lemon slices.

(**) If you don't have a blender, grate the lemon peel with a zester or a fine grater and squeeze the juice from the lemon. Shake together all ingredients in a large jar, strain, and serve.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Serves 4

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