Limonana
29
May
May
This popular mint lemonade is easy to make at home. If you're serving an Israeli-style meal be sure to have a large pitcher of this refreshing drink on hand to cool off once you've had your fill of the hot stuff!
1 cup Sugar
1 ¾ cups Water, divided
1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
3 ½ cups Ice
1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
6 Mint Sprigs, for garnish
1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Let the water cool to room temperature.
2
In a food processor or blender, combine the sugar water, lemon juice, ice, fresh mint leaves and remaining 3/4 cup of water.
3
Pulse for a few seconds, then process for 1 minute until the ice is thoroughly crushed and the drink takes on a slushy texture.
4
Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cup Sugar
1 ¾ cups Water, divided
1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
3 ½ cups Ice
1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
6 Mint Sprigs, for garnish
Where do you get checked mint leaves?
Try Refresh in Boro Park or the Orchard in Flatbush