Lebanese · drink
Mint Lemonade (Limonada bi Naanaa)
Mint Lemonade (Limonada bi Naanaa) reads citrus 5.7, sourness 5.7 and sweetness 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.7 · Sourness 5.7 · Sweetness 5.0 · Herbaceous 4.9 · Floral 1.6
What's in it (5)
- 3 fresh lemons, juiced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups ice
- 1/2 cup water
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 77 kcal, 2.8 g protein, 3.2 g fat, 9.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Blend fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar, and a generous amount of crushed ice until frothy and pale green.
- Adjust sweetness and acidity, pour into glasses, and serve immediately while icy and frothy.
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- Mojito — Cuban
- Agua de Jamaica — Mexican
- Hibiscus Tea (Karkade) — Egyptian
- Bissap (Hibiscus and Mint Infusion) — Senegalese
- Mizeria — Polish
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.