This frozen mint lemonade is a refreshing summer beverage that I first had on vacation and later had to recreate at home! While I first had it in Central America, I later found out that it is a Middle Eastern drink called Limonana—essentially a mint lemonade that can be served over ice or blended with ice into a slushie, as I was introduced to it.It is easy to make, perfect for warm weather, and a great way to use up garden mint, which is growing like crazy at the moment! Inspired by a Trip to…Panama?  For those who are familiar with this mint lemonade as a beverage popular in the Middle East, you may be surprised to know that I first had it while on a trip to Panama.At a local restaurant, I saw someone order a “lemonade,” only to be presented with a green slushie type drink.  Curious, I ordered one.

I tasted it, and immediately realized that it was no normal lemonade! It was very strongly minty as well as sweet and lemony.The slushie consistency was refreshing on a very hot day (I was traveling with my cousins on a sport fishing trip), and when I made a version at home for Judy, she told me I had to blog it and share it with our readers!  Types of Mint The addition of mint to lemonade is a really nice variation over the usual lemonade, but the flavor can vary depending on the type of mint you use.  There are over 30 varieties of mint used in cooking—hundreds if you count all the different cultivars and hybrids.One of the most common ty

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