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Limonana – Mint Lemonade

April 25, 2016 by Helene Dsouza 12 Comments

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The refreshing Israeli Limonana with Lemon and Mint. That should help you cool from inside out in the heat!
Total Time: 5 minutes
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mint lemonade in a glass with lemon slices

Limonana is a popular refreshing middle eastern lemonade with mint.

middle eastern mint lemonade aka limonana in a glass and pitcher

Flipflops, summer hats, picnics, beach life, burning sun, suntan, fun games, palm trees, sun beds, and the bar.

Does that sound familiar or does it remind you rather of a distant but familiar dream?

Hasn’t the hot season arrived yet in your corner of the world?

Soon enough summer will be knocking on your door and that’s when you want a refreshing limonana!

What is a Limonana?

Limonana is a Middle Eastern mint lemonade.

The homemade Lemonade with mint is super popular in the middle east due to the constant heat.

It’s a refreshing drink, sure to become an instant hit!

The Lemonade Limonana is prepared with the addition of Mint.

You can add peppermint but usually, regular fresh mint is used in this recipe

Limonana can be commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other neighboring Arabic countries.

These are almost all alcohol free countries.

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How to make limonana?

To prepare this iconic non-alcoholic mocktail summer refreshment is super easy!

Here are the steps laid out. Find detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1

Squeeze out all the lemon juice and add to your blender jar.

Wash the fresh mint leaves well and add those to the jar too.

Step 2

Pour ice water over the mint and lemon juice and add sugar as well if you like.

Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mint leaves are completely shredded.

Step 3

Strain your limonana lemonade. That way you won’t have the mint pieces left in your beverage.

Serve ice cold with a lot of ice as a frozen lemonade.

bird's eye view of frozen mint lemonade

Serving

You can choose to serve your mint lemonade as an afternoon summer refreshment.

Or you could decorate your glass the same way you would a mojito with fresh mint and serve it as a virgin cocktail.

That’s the perfect drink for all non-alcoholics at your party!

FAQs

What other ingredients can I add to pep it up?

You can add fresh lemon balm leaves, any other fresh fruit juice or brown sugar or palm sugar.

What blender can I use to make this lemonade with mint?

Use a powerful blender such as the Vitamix to get the most of your mint. You can use a hand blender too with a tall jar.

Can I make it in advance?

Yes! Just prepare your lemonade as per instructions and store in a airtight clean bottle in the fridge until further use. Add ice cubes to the drink in a glass before serving.

More summer beverage ideas

  • Lemon Cucumber Mint Water
  • Fresh Mango Iced Tea
  • Pineapple Lemonade by knowyourproduce.com

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mint lemonade in a glass with lemon slices

Limonana – Israeli Mint Lemonade Recipe

The refreshing Israeli Limonana with Lemon and Mint. That should help you cool from inside out in the heat!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: lemonade with mint, limonana
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 3 glasses
Calories: 53kcal
Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

For the Beverage:

  • 2 Lemons
  • 1 handful Mint Leaves fresh
  • 2 Tablespoon Sugar or Honey, Stevia
  • 3 cups Water

To Garnish:

  • Mint Leaves
  • Lemon Slices
  • Ice Cubes
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Add to a blender jar the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the mint leaves, sugar and water and blend the whole content well so that the leaves are completely cut into tiny pieces.
  • Strain the beverage 2 times with a fine sieve so that no mint pieces are left.
  • Serve your Limonana with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Limonana – Israeli Mint Lemonade Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 14mg1%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Vitamin C 38.6mg47%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Laura @ Family Spice says

    June 9, 2013 at 4:37 am

    I really love the addition of mint here. This limonana is beautiful. Just pinned it. So glad you mentioned it as this post somehow missed my view. It is definitely getting warm here in San Diego, but we still have our gray days. This lemonade will make my kiddos smile!

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  2. Cath de Fromage ou Dessert ? Dessert ! says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Vivement lโ€™รฉtรฉ quโ€™on puisse se dรฉlecter ร  nouveau de ce genre de boissonsโ€ฆ
    Jolies photos soit dit en passant.
    A bientรดt
    Cath

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  3. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    As I read this refreshing recipe, it is BITTERLY cold outside and I feel in awe and envious that you are having summer weather. In fact, the weather was ten degrees warmer during the middle of the day just two days ago. Having said that, we had an amazingly hot summer, so I should be pleased for the cool change. I am going to bookmark your recipe for next summer Helene. And your first photograph is a beauty!

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  4. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Beautiful styling, Helene! And I love how refreshing this drink is ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. ASmita says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    This looks so cooling and refreshing!

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  6. Terra says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Perfect summer beverage! I plan on growing mint this year, so now I am excited to try this lovely drink!!! Beautiful, Hugs, Terra

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  7. Charles says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I’m trying to think back about whether I’ve tried this before and I don’t believe I have. I love lemon-based drinks (and food or… mmm, sorbet!) in the hot months. It makes you feel so fresh and cool and I love the idea of adding the mint. Cooling and zingy to boot. Lovely photos as well Helene – it looks so summery! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. kitchenriffs says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Oh, I’ve had this. In fact I’ve made it, although I didn’t know it was called limonana. I just called it Mint Lemonade! Good story, super recipe. Thanks for reminding me how great this beverage is.

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  9. Hotly Spiced says

    April 21, 2013 at 4:14 am

    That is such a refreshing drink and yes, perfect for hot days and warm nights. Such a pretty colour too xx

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  10. Eva Taylor says

    April 20, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    The photos sure do look refreshing Helene. I’ll sure bookmark for summer which seems like an eternity away particularly today, it’s only 2C and snowing on and off.

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  11. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 20, 2013 at 11:52 am

    This was the drink that all of us were obsessed with when we visited Jordan. Thanks so much for the heads up on the recipe and name! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  12. Nava Krishnan says

    April 19, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Ooooo!!!! I love the pictures and I love the lemonade which has all lovable tastes, the minty and tangy burst.

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