Refreshing Lebanese Mint Lemonade (Limonana)
A refreshing blend of zesty lemons and aromatic mint, this Lebanese Mint Lemonade (Limonana) is the perfect summer beverage to keep you cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Fresh Lemons
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Sugar or Honey
- Water (still or sparkling)
- Ice
- Optional Garnish: Lemon slices and mint sprigs
Instructions
- Juicing the lemons: Roll the lemons on your countertop, cut in half, and juice into a measuring cup. Remove seeds.
- Preparing the mint: Rinse and pat dry, remove leaves from stems, and bruise leaves to release oils.
- Mixing the ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, bruised mint leaves, and sweetener. Add about 4 cups of water and stir until dissolved.
- Chill: Let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
- Serve and enjoy: Fill glasses with ice and pour Limonana over. Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
Notes
The recipe can be adapted with various fruits or herbs for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, mint, refreshing drink, summer beverage, Lebanese recipe