Limonana

Description

Limonana is a Levantine/Middle Eastern refreshing mint lemonade. It’s easy to make, and the perfect drink for a warm summer’s day. Lemons are high in vitamin C and said to help digestion, amongst other things.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water divided
• 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed from 4-5 large lemons
• 1/2 cup mint leaves relatively well packed, around 60 leaves
• 2 cups ice cubes

Steps

1. Put the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small pan and warm over gentle heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
2. Put the sugar syrup, lemon juice, remaining water, mint leaves, and ice cubes in a blender and blend until the mint leaves are well chopped up and everything is well combined. It will be slightly frothy.
3. Pour into glasses and serve.