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Limonana - Israeli fresh mint lemonade
Zingy and invigorating, this cooling lemon and mint drink will keep you refreshed all summer!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lemon
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsp sugar ((or to taste))
- 225 ml cold water
- ice cubes
- Sprig of mint to garnish ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Remove the peel and pith from the lemon, and separate the flesh from the membranes. Discard the membranes and any pips, and put the lemon flesh into a blender.
- 2
Add the mint and sugar, and pulse a few times until the mint leaves are well chopped. Add the water and pulse again to mix. Taste and add more sugar if necessary.
- 3
Put plenty of ice cubes into a tall glass, then pour the lemon-mint-water mixture over. Garnish with the mint sprig and serve at once!