#NafHacks at Home with Chef Pat: Limonana

A cold drink on a hot day is one of life’s simplest (and most essential) treats, and we’ve got just the thing: limonana! A popular summertime drink in Israel, limonana is made with tart lemon juice and one very cool twist: a fresh mint simple syrup! Chef Pat shows us how to make this family-friendly summertime sipper. Watch our video and see the full recipe below!

Limonana

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces water
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (fresh-squeezed is best)
  • 2 cups mint simple syrup (recipe below)
  • Fresh mint sprigs (or leaves removed from stems) and lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a pitcher, and whisk thoroughly until combined
  2. Pour over ice in a glass, and serve with a fresh mint (or several leaves) and a lemon slice for garnish. Enjoy!

Mint Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (or a 1 small, retail package) fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

  • In medium-sized saucepan, combine sugar and water. Set the burner to just past medium heat.
  • Whisk thoroughly as the water and sugar combine, until the mixture clarifies and forms bubbles
  • Once bubbles break surface, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in mint, making sure it’s submerged.
  • Steep the mint for 30 minutes, letting the liquid cool. After 30 minutes, remove the mint and refrigerate
  • Store in a closed container and keep refrigerated for up to 30 days!
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