#limonana

FROZEN MINT LEMONADE (Limonana)

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (115 g) sugar

½ cup (120 ml) plus 6 tablespoons (90 ml) water, divided

½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice

4 stems worth of mint leaves (about 40 leaves, which is about 2 g) with the stems discarded, plus a few extra sprigs for garnish if desired

18-20 ice cubes

1-2 drops orange blossom water (optional)

Add the sugar and 6 tablespoons of water to a small saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.

Add the cooled sugar syrup, remaining ½ cup water, lemon juice, mint leaves, ice cubes, and orange blossom water (if using) to a blender. Pulse a few times to break up the ice and then process until slushy.