Lemon Mint Juice (Lebanese Lemonana)

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

What is Lemonana?

Lemonana is a popular homemade lemonade with fresh mint that hails from the Middle East, it’s refreshingly cold and thirst-quenching, perfect for warmer weather, this version is a Lebanese recipe.

In Arabic, it is referred to as “lay·moon wa nah·nah” which translates to English as "lemon and mint", hence why it is called lemonana.

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

Ingredients You’ll Need

Fresh whole lemons and limes, preferably organic. 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.

Fresh mint leaves are so refreshing, adding 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, but I avoid refined sugar when possible.

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. While I recommend using this ingredient, it can be left out if you must leave it out.

How To Make Lemon Mint Juice

Blend The Ingredients

Roughly chop the lemons and limes into pieces that are easy for the high-powered blender to handle.

Take the mint leaves off the stem.

Now, add all the ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend until everything is pureed. You can also add ice in this step, I alternate with and without ice.

Strain and Serve

Pour the blended juice into a sieve or nut cloth (I prefer a nut cloth as it catches the pulp better) and strain out all the lemon mint juice, leaving behind the pulp, which is to be discarded.

Serve over ice and garnish if you desire, I like using additional mint leaves and some lemon peel. 

FAQ

More Drink Recipes

Other homemade lemonades to try are my sparkling pink rose lemonade or my orangeade with maple syrup.

Or try my refreshing pineapple slush, this is an icey one!

Have you ever considered a lemon ginger turmeric shot? Sounds good right!?

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.