Lemonade-Mint Refresher

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 When you order lemonade in Morocco, you get a small glass of straight lemon juice accompanied by sugar cubes on the side. It’s the DIY version, but that way you can control the sweetness. This is a lightly sweetened lemonade, far from the “Countrytime” powdered stuff.

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Ingredients (Makes 1 tall serving):
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  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons honey, or sugar
  • 2 sprigs mint, torn
  • 15 oz. cold water

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Mix mix all ingredients together and stir well. Serve over ice for most refreshing sensation. 

Me and Mario in Marrakech, Morocco

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