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    Limonana: Middle Eastern Mint Lemonade

    April 25, 2016 by Helene Dsouza 14 Comments

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    Helene Dsouza
    The refreshing Israeli Limonana with Lemon and Mint. That should help you cool from inside out in the heat!
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    3 glasses
    RECIPE
    mint lemonade in a glass with lemon slices

    Limonana is a popular, refreshing middle eastern lemonade prepared with fresh lemon juice and mint.

    middle eastern mint lemonade aka limonana in a glass and pitcher
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    • What is Limonana?
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    What is Limonana?

    Limonana is a Middle Eastern mint lemonade.

    The homemade Lemonade with mint is super popular in the Middle East due to the constant heat.

    It's a refreshing drink, sure to become an instant hit! The Lemonade Limonana is prepared with the addition of Mint.

    You can add peppermint but usually, regular fresh mint is used in this recipe

    Limonana can be commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other neighboring Arabic countries.

    Limonana - Lemonade with Mint #stepbystep #recipe masalaherb.com

    How to make Limonana?

    Preparing this iconic mocktail summer refreshment is super easy!

    Here are the steps laid out. Find a detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 1

    Squeeze out all the lemon juice and add to your blender jar.

    Wash the fresh mint leaves well and add those to the jar too.

    Step 2

    Pour ice water over the mint and lemon juice and add sugar as well if you like.

    Blend for 1–2 minutes until the mint leaves are completely shredded.

    Step 3

    Strain your limonene lemonade. That way, you won't have the mint pieces left in your beverage.

    Serve ice-cold with a lot of ice as a frozen lemonade.

    bird's eye view of frozen mint lemonade

    Serving

    You can choose to serve your mint lemonade as an afternoon summer refreshment.

    Or you could decorate your glass the same way you would have a mojito with fresh mint and serve it as a virgin cocktail.

    That's the perfect drink for all, kids and adults alike!

    FAQs

    What other ingredients can I add to pep it up?

    You can add fresh lemon balm leaves, any other fresh fruit juice or brown sugar or palm sugar.

    What blender can I use to make this lemonade with mint?

    Use a powerful blender such as the Vitamix to get the most of your mint. You can use a hand blender too with a tall jar.

    Can I make it in advance?

    Yes! Just prepare your lemonade as per instruction and store in an airtight clean bottle in the fridge until further use. Add ice cubes to the drink in a glass before serving.

    📖 Recipe

    mint lemonade in a glass with lemon slices

    Limonana - Mint Lemonade Recipe

    The refreshing Israeli Limonana with Lemon and Mint. That should help you cool from inside out in the heat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 glasses
    Calories: 53kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    For the Beverage:

    • 2 Lemon
    • 1 handful Mint Leaves fresh
    • 2 Tablespoon Sugar or Honey, Stevia
    • 3 cups Water

    To Garnish:

    • Mint Leaves
    • Lemon Slices
    • Ice Cubes
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add to a blender jar the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the mint leaves, sugar and water and blend the whole content well so that the leaves are completely cut into tiny pieces.
    • Strain the beverage 2 times with a fine sieve so that no mint pieces are left.
    • Serve your Limonana with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Limonana - Mint Lemonade Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 53 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 14mg1%
    Potassium 99mg3%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 55IU1%
    Vitamin C 38.6mg47%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    More summer beverage ideas

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