Geleneksel Türk Limonatası (Traditional Turkish Lemonade) vs Traditional Greek Orangeade

Both drinks are chilled citrus coolers, but they build flavor in different ways. The Turkish lemonade puts lemon front and center: its zest is rubbed into sugar to release its oils, then mixed with fresh juice and cold water, strained smooth and chilled for hours, with mint added only as a garnish. The Greek orangeade is led by fresh orange juice sweetened with a cooked simple syrup, and its zest stays in the glass. Here lemon is merely an optional splash to balance the sweetness.