Recipes
Gazan Burd (Refreshing Lemonade)
A traditional and refreshing drink from Gaza, loved by all ages. It is especially popular during hot summer days and Ramadan, known for its sweet and sour taste with a fresh mint aroma.
Drinks15 min4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 4 large lemons or 9 small key lemons
- Sugar to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Steps
- 1Squeeze the lemons and pour the juice into a pitcher.
- 2Add water, sugar, cornstarch, and mint leaves, then stir well until the sugar and starch dissolve.
- 3Let the drink sit for a while to allow the flavors to blend.
- 4Add ice cubes as desired.
- 5Strain if preferred and serve cold in glasses.