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Limonana - Frozen Mint Lemonade

Recipe for a simple, sweet, refreshing Middle Eastern slushy drink with lemon and mint. Takes 5 minutes to make. Easy, vegan, kosher, pareve.

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 fresh lemon juice
  • 3 1/2 cups ice
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 6 mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

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

  • Note: If you're on a low sugar diet or watching your weight, you can also make this drink with stevia or your favorite low glycemic sweetener. Rather than making the sugar water, add a cup of unsweetened water to the blender (2 cups of water total) and blend the drink without sugar. Add your sweetener of choice to taste, blend again, and serve. 
  • Note:
  • If you're on a low sugar diet or watching your weight, you can also make this drink with stevia or your favorite low glycemic sweetener. Rather than making the sugar water, add a cup of unsweetened water to the blender (2 cups of water total) and blend the drink without sugar. Add your sweetener of choice to taste, blend again, and serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 126mg (4%) 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: 4servings

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.