Macau Salted Lemon Honey Drink
A classic Macau beverage perfectly blending salted lemons with honey, offering a unique salty-sour-sweet taste. It is an ideal summer refresher with a lingering coolness.
Ingredients
4 items- Salted lemons 2-3
- Honey 2-3 tablespoons
- Ice cubes as needed
- Chilled water or soda water 200 ml
Nutrition
Steps （6 steps）
Rinse salted lemons under water, remove seeds, and slice thinly. Place them in a bowl.
Add honey and gently press the lemon slices with a spoon to release juices. Let marinate for 2 minutes.
Divide the lemon-honey mixture equally between two serving glasses.
Fill each glass with ice cubes to about 80% full.
Slowly pour chilled water or soda water into each glass until full. Stir gently with a long spoon.
Garnish with a lemon slice or mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
Tips
Using chilled soda water adds a nice fizz; adjust honey amount based on the saltiness of your lemons; traditionally made with salted green limes for best flavor.
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