The Israeli Summer, aka Sparkling Limonana Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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Limonana is the national drink of Israel.

Limonana is the national drink of Israel.

The word was coined for an advertising campaign to promote bus advertising, in which various celebrities were shown promoting a drink called "Limonana", a blend of lemon and mint, which was in the end revealed to be fictitious.

Israel's water is superb, even tap water. Wherever you go in the country, you can be assured that tap water in a restaurant, and water from public fountains found in big cities is perfectly safe.

Arak is a traditional alcoholic beverage of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean. It is distilled and consumed across a wide area in the Levant, including in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.

Known as the Middle Eastern frozen mint lemonade, limonana is made by blending fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water with a handful of fresh mint leaves. The mixture is then poured over ice and blended to create a deliciously tangy and revitalizing slushy.

The earliest definitive cultivation of the lemon tree was in medieval Arabia, and the first description of a sweetened lemon drink can be found in Egypt during the time of the Crusades.

Bitter Lemon is essentially lemon-flavoured tonic water, although it tends to be more flavourful and sweet than tonic water “with a hint/twist of lemon”. Given its links to tonic, it's perhaps not surprising that the credit for its creation is claimed by the soft drinks firm, Schweppes.

Additionally, the inhabitants of ancient Israel drank beer and wines made from fruits other than grapes, and references to these appear in scripture. However, the alcohol content of ancient alcoholic beverages was significantly lower than modern alcoholic beverages.

Goldstar. One of the most iconic beers, and perhaps the most well-known Israeli beer, Goldstar is the leader of the pack holding most of the market in the country. Goldstar is sold all throughout Israel, both in stores and bars, on tap or by the bottle.

What is the famous juice in Israel? ›

Limonana. Israel's classic summer beverage, limonana (a combination of the Hebrew words for lemon and mint) is a refreshing mix of icy lemonade and crushed mint leaves. Ubiquitous in cafés and restaurants throughout the country, this is a summer favourite that is sure to cool you down.

There isn't really a specific co*cktail that Israelis are fond of, pretty much anything goes. From the classic Gin & Tonic or Mojito to sophisticated spice-based co*cktails or Israeli flavored concoctions. They are all welcome! A refreshing co*cktail!