Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade)
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Limonana is a classic favorite throughout the Middle East where refreshing beverages are an absolute necessity. It looks impressive, but is actually so easy to make…it’s really no harder than regular lemonade, although there is an additional step of blending the lemonade with ice. Although it’s super simple to make, there is a trick to it; the key to the perfect Limonana is in the ratio of lemon to sugar/honey to water. Part of what makes this drink so refreshing is the fact that it’s served frozen, so in order to not be watered down, you need to start with a very concentrated lemonade
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Ingredients
- Honey/sugar 6Tbsp
- Water 1/2cup+6Tbsp
- Fresh lemon juice. 1/2 cup
- Fresh Mint leaves 40 leaves
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Instructions
- Add the honey/sugar and 6 tablespoons of water to a small saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the honey/sugar is dissolved.
- Cool the syrup to room temperature.
- Add the cooled sugar syrup, remaining ½ cup water, lemon juice, mint leaves and ice cubes to a blender.
- Pulse a few times to break up the ice and then process until slushy.
- Pour into 2 tall glasses, garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use sugar or honey for preparing syrup.
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