Madeeha Qureshi

Cousin to Brazilian lemonade

Yemeni Lemooni

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Red Sea Cookbook: Over 100 family recipes and stories from Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea Cookbook

By Madeeha Qureshi

Published 2026

  • About

Be prepared for that zap of limes, a refreshing minty kick, and a slightly sweet milky finish. This is a thirst-quencher on a hot day, or any day you need to zhuzh up your spirit.

Ingredients

  • 6 limes, peeled, pith removed and halved
  • Handful of fresh mint leaves
  • 4 tbsp whole milk po

Method

Place everything except the ice cubes in a blender and blend for 3-5 minutes until super smooth.

Sieve the drink if you prefer an extra-smooth, velvety texture.

Serve the lemooni in glasses over cubed ice.