Limonana Sorbet

Name: Limonana Sorbet
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1 and 2/3 cups water, divided; 1 cup + 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, plus more for garnishing; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste (do not omit); 1 cup ice cubes; hollowed-out lemon halves, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Cook:8h

Limonana is a frosty summer beverage that’s a classic favorite in Israel. It’s a sweet, refreshing slushy drink made with lemon and mint. Here, I’ve taken it to the next level and made it into a sorbet. I used my new mint plant, so the herbs would be very fresh, and we couldn’t get enough of it!

Updated at: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:54:45 GMT