Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade Recipe)

Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade Recipe)

Limonana is a slushy frozen mint lemonade recipe from the Middle East. It's sweet, tart, and refreshing, and perfect for cooling down with on a hot day!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword Frozen Mint Lemonade, Lemon Mint Drink, Lemonade with Mint, Limonana, Limonana Recipe, Mint Lemonade, Mint Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Servings servings

Calories 154kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Equipment

High speed blender

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
14 tablespoons water divided
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
40 fresh mint leaves this was about 4 stems-worth of leaves for me, plus a few extra sprigs for garnish if desired
20 ice cubes
2 drops orange blossom water optional

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Instructions

Simple Syrup: Add the sugar and 6 tablespoons of water to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Blend: Add the cooled sugar syrup, remaining 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, mint leaves, ice cubes, and orange blossom water (if using) to a blender. Pulse a few times to break up the ice and then process until slushy.
Serve: Pour into 2 tall glasses, garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead: You can make the simple syrup up to 1 month ahead of time and store it in a glass jar in the fridge.

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