Pakistani Lemonade (Skanjabeen) Recipe
The best Pakistani lemonade recipe perfect for Ramadan and hot summer days! This recipe serves 2 but you can scale it up or down as needed.
Yield:2 servings
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Cook Time:
- 0 mins
- Total Time:
- 5 mins
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (between 1 to 2 lemons)
- 4 to 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 to 1.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup ice
- 3 cups water (or 2 cups water + 1 cup club soda / sparkling water)
- 3-4 mint leaves (or more if preferred) – optional
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mint leaves (if using), ice and 1/2 cup water to a blender. For both sugar and salt, start with a smaller quantity so you have the ability to taste and add more if needed.
- Blend for 30 seconds or until the sugar is well dissolved
- Add the remaining water (2 1/2 cups) and mix. If you want, you can replace some of the water with club soda or sparkling water. Taste and adjust the flavor as needed
- Pour into 2 large glasses and serve!
Notes
- It is important to adjust the quantity of salt and sugar to your liking, especially because some lemons are more sour than others. I suggest starting with 3 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp salt, tasting, and then working your way up to 4-5 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp salt (which is where I like it)
- Lemonade is best enjoyed within a couple hours because the fresh flavor or lemon does not last for too long