Called polo in Syria, try this refreshing Middle East mint lemonade to beat the heat.
Like our cooling vegan cold almond milk and Turkish aryan yogurt drink, this herbal lemonade cools the body and soothes heated spirits.And it’s not only good, it’s good for you.
Mint is packed with vitamin C, which helps you withstand summer’s spiking temperatures. Cold, wet, tasty, and healthy. Can’t beat that.
This recipe comes from the Syrian Foodie in London blog. The author cautions us to remove the mint leaves from their stalks carefully, so as not to have bits of stems in the drink. He adds that this mint and lemon drink is commonly called “Polo” in Syria.
Syrian Mint Lemonade
Ingredients:
1 liter – 4 cups water
Juice of 5 lemons
70 grams – 6 tablespoons sugar
50 grams – 1.5 cups fresh mint leaves, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. orange blossom water, optional
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Pour over ice, sip, and enjoy!
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Author: Miriam Kresh
Miriam Kresh is an American ex-pat living in Israel. Her love of Middle Eastern food evolved from close friendships with enthusiastic Moroccan, Tunisian and Turkish home cooks. She owns too many cookbooks and is always planning the next meal. Miriam can be reached at miriam (at) greenprophet (dot) com.
