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13 Not-So-Average Lemonade Recipes

This summer, quench your thirst with these creative and satisfying twists on traditional lemonade

by Mary Squillace | COMMENT

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Frozen Mint Lemonade This recipe was inspired by a classic Middle Eastern drink, the Limonana. (Once you taste it, we're guessing you'll understand why it's so popular overseas.)

Ingredients:
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup + 6 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 stems worth of mint leaves (about 40 leaves) with the stems discarded, plus a few extra sprigs for garnish if desired
18 to 20 ice cubes
1 to 2 drops orange blossom water (optional)

Instructions:
Add the sugar and six tablespoons of water to a small saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Add the cooled sugar syrup, remaining half cup of water, lemon juice, mint leaves, ice cubes and orange blossom water (if using) to a blender. Pulse a few times to break up the ice, and then process until slushy.

Pour into two tall glasses, garnish with mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of: anediblemosaic.com

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