{"id":12791,"date":"2016-09-03T12:16:56","date_gmt":"2016-09-03T12:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/?p=12791"},"modified":"2016-09-03T12:16:56","modified_gmt":"2016-09-03T12:16:56","slug":"mint-lemonade-the-levantine-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/mint-lemonade-the-levantine-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Mint Lemonade the Levantine Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marhaba! Summer is not almost gone or at least that&#8217;s what I am trying to convince myself. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I love the fall season, but having a few more summer days is great. To keep up the summer spirit, today I am sharing a recipe for one my favorite beverages: Mint Lemonade.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12793\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/mineral-water-lime-ice-mint-glass-1532300\/\" aria-label=\"Mineral Water 1532300 960 720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12793\" class=\" wp-image-12793\"  alt=\"Image via Pixabay (Public Domain)\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Pixabay (Public Domain)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But of course, you know me by now, there is always a special twist with recipes. I invite you all to try Mint Lemonade the Levantine way, which basically means how most Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians, and Jordanians usually have or offer this beverage at home or restaurants. It&#8217;s very straightforward and easy. Try the below recipe, which my family has relied on for many years. So, give it a shot and let me know how it goes! Enjoy what remains of the summer season and let&#8217;s welcome Fall in full swing!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12792\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/lemon-citrus-fruit-healthy-food-991085\/\" aria-label=\"Lemon2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12792\" class=\" wp-image-12792\"  alt=\"Image via Pixabay (Public Domain)\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon2-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Pixabay (Public Domain)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Mint Lemonade<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><u>Ingredients<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Half cup of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">lemon juice<\/span> (<strong>\u0639\u0635\u064a\u0631<\/strong> <strong>\u0627\u0644\u062d\u0627\u0645\u0636<\/strong>)<br \/>\nThree quarters cup of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">water<\/span> (<strong>\u0645\u0627\u0621<\/strong>)<br \/>\n7 tablespoons <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">sugar<\/span> (<strong>\u0633\u0643\u0651\u0631<\/strong>)<br \/>\n6 stems of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">mint leaves<\/span> (<strong>\u0623\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0642<\/strong> <strong>\u0627\u0644\u0646\u0639\u0646\u0627\u0639<\/strong>), leave some aside for garnish at the end<br \/>\nBag of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">ice cubes<\/span> (<strong>\u0645\u0643\u0639\u0628\u0627\u062a<\/strong> <strong>\u0627\u0644\u062b\u0644\u062c<\/strong>)<br \/>\n2 drops of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">orange blossom water<\/span> (<strong>\u0645\u0627\u0621<\/strong> <strong>\u0627\u0644\u0632\u0647\u0631<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12794\" style=\"width: 507px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/p-770051\/?no_redirect\" aria-label=\"Lemon Balm 770051 960 720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12794\" class=\" wp-image-12794\"  alt=\"Image via Pixabay (Public Domain)\" width=\"497\" height=\"313\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon-balm-770051_960_720.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon-balm-770051_960_720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon-balm-770051_960_720-350x220.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/lemon-balm-770051_960_720-768x483.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Pixabay (Public Domain)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><u>Directions<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Mix sugar and half cup of water into a small saucepan over medium heat.<br \/>\nKeep saucepan on medium heat till sugar is completely dissolved.<br \/>\nLeave the saucepan to cool down to room temperature.<br \/>\nMix in mint leaves, ice cubes, blossom water, sugar mix, lemon juice, and remaining water into a blender.<br \/>\nBlend all ingredients thoroughly.<br \/>\nAdd mint <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">garnish<\/span> (<strong>\u0632\u064a\u0646\u0629<\/strong>) to the cup and drink immediately.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12795\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/arZDZk\" aria-label=\"Frozen Lemonade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12795\" class=\" wp-image-12795\"  alt=\"Frozen Mint Lemonade Image by David Berkowitz via Flickr (CC BY 2.0) \" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/Frozen-lemonade.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/Frozen-lemonade.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/Frozen-lemonade-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/Frozen-lemonade-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frozen Mint Lemonade<br \/>Image by David Berkowitz via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times\">For now take care and stay tuned for upcoming posts!<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: Times\">Happy Learning!<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: Times\">Have a nice day!!<\/span><\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><strong><span lang=\"AR-SA\">\u0646\u0647\u0627\u0631\u0643\u0645<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span lang=\"AR-SA\">\u0633\u0639\u064a\u062f<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times\">Sahtein!!!<\/span><\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><strong><span lang=\"AR-SA\">\u0635\u064e\u062d\u062a\u064a\u0646<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720-350x233.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image tmp-hide-img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/arabic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/mineral-water-1532300_960_720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>Marhaba! 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