Middle Eastern Limonana

A refreshing Middle Eastern drink combining fresh lemon juice and mint leaves, sweetened with sugar and served over ice. This vibrant minty lemonade is perfect for hot summer days.

6 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • cups lemon juice
  • 3 cups mint leaves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a blender, combine the lemon juice, mint, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the water and blend until fully liquid. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid and discarding the solids. In a pitcher, stir together the mint mixture and the remaining 3 1/2 cups water. Serve over ice cubes.

    10 min