The word “Limonana” is a combination of lemon and nana, which means “mint” in Hebrew – so you can guess the flavor of this drink! It’s the most refreshing combination on a hot summer’s day. You’ll find it in most cafes and restaurants in Tel Aviv or anywhere along the beach. In some restaurants, you’ll even get it as a welcome drink in a jug.
Ingredients
Servings 2 =
- 4 teaspoons caster or granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup hot water 80ml
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Leaves from 3–4 mint sprigs
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Limonana
Amount per Serving
Calories
62
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
15
mg
1
%
Potassium
75
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
12
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Firstly, dissolve the sugar in the hot water, mix well and leave aside to cool.
- Put all the ingredients, including the sugar water, into a blender and give it a few pulses to crush the ice and break up the mint leaves. Don’t blitz it too much.
- Pour into a small jug or divide between two glasses and enjoy.
Recipe and photo courtesy of My Tel Aviv Table.
