How Egyptians stay cool in summer

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Dried mint lacks freshness but can be used in a pinch.

Add peeled lemons, limes, packed mint leaves, sugar, and water to a blender.

Blend at lower speed, then increase to high for 30 seconds until smooth and foamy.

Taste the juice and adjust sweetness with additional sugar if needed.

Add ice to the blender and blend until smooth again.

Strain the mixture through a fine strainer to remove mint pieces and pulp.

Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

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