Limonana
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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
See also
References
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