mint lemonade - turkish style

How To Make mint lemonade - turkish style

• Step 1
  In a large saucepan, add 1½ cups sugar and water, stir and set aside until needed.
• Step 2
  Peel the lemons and limes and then grate the rinds.
• Step 3
  Now, using a mortar and pestle, pound the lemon and lime rind with the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar until the sugar absorbs the flavors.
• Step 4
  If you DON`T have a mortar and pestle, (use a wooden spoon) rub the lemon and lime rind in the 2 tablespoons of sugar. (until the sugar absorbs the flavors)
• Step 5
  Put the grated rinds in the saucepan with the water and sugar and bring the mixture to boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Step 6
  Reduce the heat and continue to boil gently for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down.
• Step 7
  While the mixture is still slightly warm, add the lemon lime juice and mint.
• Step 8
  When cooled pour into a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Step 9
  When ready to serve, remove the bowl from the fridge and strain the mixture using a fine mesh wire strainer.
• Step 10
  Press down on the ingredients to get out as much liquid as possible, then discard them.
• Step 11
  If needed, adjust the amount of sugar and water to your liking.
• Step 12
  Serve this beautiful Mint lemonade with ice, lemon slices and mint sprigs. Enjoy
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