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Limonana

A frosty blended lemonade packed with fresh mint, a summer favorite from Israeli and Levantine cafes.

  • Serves 4
  • Active 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Drinks

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 cup packed mint leaves
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 4 cups ice cubes

Method

  1. Stir the sugar into the warm water until dissolved, then add the lemon juice.
  2. Blend the lemon syrup with the mint, cold water and ice until slushy and flecked with green.
  3. Taste, add a little more sugar or lemon if needed, and pour into chilled glasses.

Notes

Make the lemon syrup a day ahead and blend each pitcher right before serving.