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Limonana Sorbet

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

A light, refreshing, and sweet mint-lemon treat perfect for a hot summer day.

by Elizabeth Kurtz

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Light, refreshing and so delicious! Everytime I travel to Israel I look forward to trying as many limonana as I can. The refreshing and sweet combo is perfect for a hot summer day.

IngredientsInstructions

Ingredients

Servings

½ cup of sugar
2 cups of water divided
½ cup of fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup of fresh mint
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vodka omit for children but it keeps it from getting too icy

Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts

Limonana Sorbet

Amount per Serving

Calories

83

% Daily Value*

Fat

0.1

g

0

%

Saturated Fat

0.01

g

0

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.02

g

Monounsaturated Fat

0.002

g

Sodium

5

mg

0

%

Potassium

37

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

21

g

7

%

Fiber

0.3

g

1

%

Sugar

20

g

22

%

Protein

0.2

g

0

%

Vitamin A

107

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

9

mg

11

%

Calcium

10

mg

1

%

Iron

0.2

mg

1

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

In a saucepan, melt sugar in 1 cup of water over low heat so that the sugar does not burn.
In a food processor, blend remaining 1 cup water, lemon juice, mint, honey, vodka (if using) and melted sugar water. Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture in a glass container and freeze.
Scoop and serve.