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Limonana may have originated in Syria or Turkey and remains a popular staple of refreshment bars in the Middle East. |
Limonana may have originated in Syria or Turkey and remains a popular staple of refreshment bars in the Middle East. |
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It is on the menu at [[Aroma Espresso Bar]]s in [[New York]], [[Florida]], and [[Canada]]. |
It is on the menu at [[Aroma Espresso Bar]]s in [[New York]], [[Florida]], and [[Canada]]. |
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Limonana can be prepared as a lemonade, a smoothie or a sorbet. |
Limonana can be prepared as a lemonade, a smoothie or a sorbet. |
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Revision as of 12:51, 28 January 2014
Limonana (Hebrew: לימונענע; Arabic: ليمون نعناع) is a type of lemonade made from freshly-squeezed lemon juice and mint leaves that is popular in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.[1]
Etymology
Limonana is a portmanteau of the Arabic words limon ( Arabic: ليمون, meaning lemon) and nana (Arabic: نعناع, meaning mint),[1] referring to its two main ingredients, freshly-squeezed lemon juice and mint leaves.
History
Limonana may have originated in Syria or Turkey and remains a popular staple of refreshment bars in the Middle East.
It is on the menu at Aroma Espresso Bars in New York, Florida, and Canada.
Limonana can be prepared as a lemonade, a smoothie or a sorbet.
Other uses
Limonana is the name of a kosher meat restaurant in Ramat Gan.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Limonana: Not your average lemonade". Zomppa. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Limonana". Restaurants in Israel. Retrieved 28 May 2012.