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Refreshingly Cold Lemon Mint Juice (Lebanese Lemonana)

Published: Aug 16, 2022 by Janelle Hama

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A cold, thirst-quenching, refreshing lemon mint juice from Lebanon called Lemonana. Freshly juiced whole lemons, lime with fresh mint leaves and ice that has been naturally sweetened. You’re new favorite homemade lemonade.

two tall glasses on wooden coasters with yellow juice and mint on top

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  • 🍋What is Lemonana?
  • 😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • ✔️Ingredients You’ll Need
  • 🍋How To Make Lemon Mint Juice
  • ⭐ Pro Tips 
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🥤Related Recipes
  • Refreshing Lemon Mint Juice (Lebanese Lemonana)

🍋What is Lemonana?

Lemonana is a popular home made lemonade with fresh mint that hails from the Middle East.

This is a Lebanese lemonana recipe. 

In Arabic is it referred to as “lay·moon wa nah·nah” which translates to English as lemon and mint.

Some also call it lemonada or limonana.

It is also referred to as mint lemonade or lemon mint juice.

😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s refreshingly cold and thirst quenching, perfect for warmer weather, think bbq's - try it with my tofu skewers.
  • All natural, no refined sugars.
  • Ready in minutes and can be made ahead
  • Can be turned into a slushy
  • A great way to keep hydrated with added fiber

✔️Ingredients You’ll Need

a lemon, lime, maple syrup, orange blossom water, ice and mint on a white bench

Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Fresh whole lemons, preferably organic as the entire lemons are used. If you are using conventional lemons, be sure to wash them well. The skin is left on as we want the natural oils in this drink, it also adds a lovely mild bitterness. The lemons will need to be roughly chopped.

Fresh whole lime, adds to the flavor profile of this lemonana. The limes will need to be roughly chopped with skin on. You can replace the lime with another lemon.

Fresh mint leaves are so refreshing adding a coolness to this beverage, feel free to add more or less to suit your liking.

Maple syrup is my preferred natural sweetener, however you can use whatever you like. Usually Lebanese lemonana is made with either white or castor sugar or simple syrup.

Orange blossom water is such a fragrant ingredient, it is exactly as the name suggests, water from orange blossoms. A little of this goes a long way. I love using this cortas brand (affiliate link). Whilst I recommend using this ingredient, it can be left out if you must leave it out.

🍋How To Make Lemon Mint Juice

Blend ingredients. Add all the ingredients into a high powered blender. Blend until everything is pureed. You can also add ice in this step.

Strain. Pour the blended juice into a sieve or nut cloth (affiliate link) and strain out all the juice, leaving behind the pulp, which is to be discarded. Serve over ice. 

a white plate with chopped lemon, lime and mint leaves
chopped lemon, lime, mint leaves and water in a blender jug
blended green juice in a blender jug
a strainer over a jug with yellow juice and bits of yellow lemon through it

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I love using my Ninja high-powered blender as it breaks down the ingredients really well.

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Why not make your lemon mint juice more special by ordering inexpensive and fun juice labels or stickers? Personalize your glasses with these labels and stickers and share the juice with friends and family at a party. The die cut stickers will add extra flair to your treats, making your guests happy with such a thoughtful gesture.

⭐ Pro Tips 

All the ingredients can be adjusted to suit your taste. 

Make this ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. When you are ready to serve, give the lemonana a thorough stir and pour over ice.

Make this a slushy by adding less water and plenty of ice to the blender. You will need a blender that has the ability to crush ice, I love my Ninja (affiliate link) for this. 

yellow juice with ice and bits of green flecks in a glass topped with mint leaves

❓FAQ

Can I make lemon mint juice without whole lemons?

Yes, freshly squeezed lemon juice can be used instead of whole lemons. The same goes with adding limes. Additionally, the lemons and limes can be zested prior to squeezing which can be added to the juice also.

Do I need a blender to make lemonana?

Traditionally lemonana is made in a bowl. Whole lemons and limes are chopped up and then sugar is added. They are then macerated by hand, left to soak for at least 30 minutes. Which is then strained into a jug, finely chopped fresh mint leaves, orange blossom water and water are then added and stirred. 

2 tall glasses and a jug of yellow juice

🥤Related Recipes

If you like all natural cold drinks, check out my blueberry milk and strawberry milk which are made with my homemade hemp seed milk.

Or try my refreshing pineapple slushie.

You might also be interested in watermelon cucumber agua fresca or this sweet and sour mix to make mocktails, or try this strawberry acai refresher.

Did you enjoy making this recipe? I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below and give me a ★★★★★ rating. If you love sharing your vegan food pics, join the PBF community group

two tall glasses on wooden coasters with yellow juice and mint on top

Refreshing Lemon Mint Juice (Lebanese Lemonana)

A cold, thirst-quenching, refreshing lemon mint juice from Lebanon called Lemonana. Freshly juiced whole lemons, lime with fresh mint leaves and ice that has been naturally sweetened. You’re new favorite homemade lemonade.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Lebanese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Lemons roughly chopped with skin
  • 1 medium Lime roughly chopped with skin
  • ¼ cup Mint leaves
  • ½ cup Maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Blossom Water
  • 3-4 cups Cold water
  • Ice
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a blender (ice optional) and blend on high until all ingredients are blended. Taste test, adjust water and sweetener to suit.
    2 medium Lemons, 1 medium Lime, ¼ cup Mint leaves, ½ cup Maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Orange Blossom Water, 3-4 cups Cold water
  • Strain through a sieve or nut cloth to extract all the juice. Serve with ice.
    Ice

Notes

Serving is for 4-6 people - depending on the amount of water and ice used.
Adjust any of the ingredients to suit your taste.
If you can't get orange blossom water leave it out, or swap it with rose water.
You can also make lemonana with lemons only.
Store lemon mint juice the fridge for up to 3-5 days, give it a good stir before serving and pour over ice.
Make this a slushy by adding less water and plenty of ice to the blender (should have the ability to crush ice)
You may also like this banana peach smoothie.

Equipment

1 Blender
1 Nut cloth

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Mindi

    September 18, 2022 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    A few days ago I visited my friend at her home who is Lebanese, she made this drink and I am hooked. I am so glad I found this recipe, I've pinned it so I can make it when I like. Refreshing!

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  2. Al

    August 17, 2022 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Super excited to have received this one in email. I like how thick the juice can be when it’s not watered down. I made a big jug which is now sitting in the fridge to be sipped over the next few days. Thanks Janelle, ps the name lemonana is clever

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