Lime and Mint Juice
By Lionel Mann, May 9th, 2007
It’s the most refreshing drink I’ve had in Ethiopia. But, a confession: I don’t know the quantities of all the ingredients. I got the info from one of the waiters at the LimeTree restaurant in Addis Ababa, and he didn’t speak a ton of English… So, this recipe was created with a lot of sign language and head-scratching, with a delicate wrapping of confusion. Just be warned, you will have to test it, but I don’t think you can stray too far off track.
1 pint of water
1 or 2 limes
1 small bunch of fresh mint
¼ cup sugar
Cut limes into quarters and put (including rind) into a blender. Add sugar, water and fresh mint. Blend until smooth. Use a fine strainer and pour into a mug. Sit down, enjoy, and then possibly make another. I imagine it’s also good with a shot or two of vodka.
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I’ve just got back from Addis and in the limetree I had this this as well! It was amazing! Thanks for posting
July 27th, 2008 at 8:09 amhow to make it, i’ll definately whip up some now!
We have just visited Dubai to go to the top of the Tallest Building in the World- Burj khalifa. Many restaurants offered Lime & Mint drinks,which we found most refreshing!!!!!.
July 11th, 2011 at 9:43 amI had this in Malaysia at a restaurant where is was called “Mint Mann”. It actually tasted better with vodka, even three shots worth.
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:55 pmJust got back from Kuwait and enjoyed this same beverage. I’ll have to give this recipe a try! Thanks
September 7th, 2011 at 6:21 pmJust returned from Jordan and thoroughly enjoyed this mint and lime juice most most refreshing & a delicious thirst quencher!!! Was looking for the recipe and now I found it, many tks
December 21st, 2011 at 5:23 amLiving in Dubai, this is one of the most drunk non alcoholic beverages in the area,they push out a premix sort of cordial version with bits of lime and a few leaves of mint as well,
September 22nd, 2012 at 3:04 amhowever couldn’t find a recipe so thanks for posting.
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