Description
Egyptian Mint Lemonade, also known as Limonana, is a refreshing and vibrant Middle Eastern drink combining the tangy zest of fresh limes with cooling mint and creamy whole milk. This unique lemonade blend offers a smooth, revitalizing beverage perfect for hot days or as a flavorful accompaniment to meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 5–6 medium limes, sliced
- 6 fresh mint leaves
Dairy
- 3 cups whole milk
Pantry
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Other
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the medium limes into thin rounds and gather the fresh mint leaves. Measure out the whole milk, cold water, and granulated sugar to have them ready for blending.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced limes, whole milk, cold water, sugar, and mint leaves into a high-powered blender. Be careful not to add ice yet, as it will be added when serving.
- Blend Carefully: Blend the mixture until the ingredients are smooth and thoroughly combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the drink from developing a bitter taste.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp, seeds, or mint leaf pieces, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the strained limonana over the ice. For optimal taste and texture, serve immediately while cold and fresh.
Notes
- Do not over-blend to avoid bitter flavors from the lime rind and mint.
- Use fresh, high-quality mint leaves for the best aromatic flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet drink.
- For a frothier texture, blend a little longer but monitor closely.
- This drink is best served immediately as the milk can separate if left standing too long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: Egyptian mint lemonade, Limonana recipe, refreshing mint drink, Middle Eastern beverages, lime and mint drink, creamy lemonade
