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Limonana - Frozen Mint Lemonade
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Limonana - Frozen Mint Lemonade

Limonana is a refreshing frozen mint lemonade made by blending fresh lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, ice, and a lightly sweetened sugar water syrup. The drink has a slushy texture created by thoroughly crushed ice, and the fresh mint adds a bright herbal note that balances the tartness of the lemon. Adjustable sweetness allows you to tailor the drink to your taste, making it an enjoyable choice on warm days or whenever you want a cooling beverage.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a blender, combine the sugar water, fresh lemon juice, ice, fresh mint leaves and 3/4 cup of water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% 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.