Limonana - Frozen Mint Lemonade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
119 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Limonana - Frozen Mint Lemonade
Description
Limonana - Frozen Mint Lemonade combines the tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice with the crisp, aromatic flavor of fresh mint leaves, blended into a thick, slushy texture with crushed ice. The base sugar water syrup, prepared by dissolving sugar in heated water and cooled, provides the desired level of sweetness, while the fresh ingredients keep the drink vibrant and refreshing.
The preparation involves blending the syrup, lemon juice, mint, and ice together, producing a cold beverage with a smooth icy texture that quells thirst. The fresh mint leaves contribute a distinctive herbal aroma and contrast against the bright lemon flavor, making the limonana distinctive among citrus drinks.
Serve this lemonade chilled, garnished with mint sprigs for extra aroma and a decorative touch. Its moderately sweet profile can be adjusted by adding sugar after blending to suit your preference, allowing it to work well as a light refreshment or accompaniment to meals in warm weather.
For those watching sugar intake, the recipe can be adapted by substituting sugar with low glycemic sweeteners like stevia, blending all ingredients together and adjusting sweetness afterward, making it versatile while retaining its characteristic flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar or more to taste
- 1 3/4 cups water divided
- 1 cup lemon juice fresh
- 3 1/2 cups ice
- 1 cup mint leaf fresh
- 6 mint optional, sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Heat over medium, whisking constantly, till the sugar dissolves. Let the water cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, combine the sugar water, fresh lemon juice, ice, fresh mint leaves and 3/4 cup of water.
- Pulse for a few seconds, then blend for 1 minute till the ice is thoroughly crushed and the drink takes on the texture of a thick slushy. Taste. This recipe produces a mildly sweet limonana, which is the way I like it. Some people like it sweeter. Add sugar to taste, if desired, and blend again.
- Pour into cold glasses and serve. Garnish with sprigs of mint, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute sugar with stevia or other low glycemic sweeteners to reduce sugar content.
- Add sweetener after blending and adjust to taste for desired sweetness.
- Serve immediately for the best slushy texture and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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