Limonana (Lemon mint lemonade)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Limonana (Lemon mint lemonade)
Description
Limonana (Lemon mint lemonade) is a chilled blended drink featuring peeled lemon, sugar, fresh mint leaves, water, and ice. The peeled lemon provides a bright, tart base without bitterness from the rind. Fresh mint adds a cool herbal note that complements the citrus. By blending the ingredients with ice and water, the lemonade achieves a smooth, slushy consistency perfect for cooling down. This mixture offers both a sweet and tangy taste that highlights the natural flavors of lemon and mint.
The preparation involves placing lemon, mint, sugar, and ice into a high-powered blender, with water added as needed to help blend smoothly. This process creates a finely textured lemonade with the aromas of fresh herbs and citrus. The result is a refreshing, cold drink that is both flavorful and revitalizing.
Serve the limonana chilled in glasses, ideally garnished with a sprig of mint or a thin slice of lemon for decoration. It works well as a casual summer beverage or a palate cleanser alongside light meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon peeled
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 mint about ½ cup, small bunch, fresh
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups ice plus more for serving
Instructions
- Add 2 cups of ice, lemon, mint and sugar to a high powered blender. Add water in batches as needed for blender to work, and process lemon mint lemonade mixture until the desired texture is obtained.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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