Egyptian Mint Lemonade (Limonana)
Egyptian Mint Lemonade, also known as Limonana, is a refreshing and creamy citrus drink made with fresh limes, mint, and milk. This sweet and tangy beverage comes together in minutes and is perfect for cooling off on warm days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Egyptian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5–6 medium limes, sliced
3 cups whole milk
1 cup cold water
1 cup granulated sugar
6 fresh mint leaves
Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Add the sliced limes, whole milk, cold water, granulated sugar, and fresh mint leaves to a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth and well combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid bitterness from the lime peels.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and solids.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strained lemonade over the ice.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace part or all of the milk with cold water or plant-based milk.
Add crushed ice to the blender for a frozen, slushy-style drink.
Substitute lemons for limes for a different citrus flavor.
Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or using honey or another sweetener.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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