Limonana (Lebanese Mint Lemonade)
Lemon juice blitzed with a big handful of mint and ice. Frothy, green and very cooling.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 116kcal
- 29.8gcarbs
- 25.9gof which sugars
- 0.3gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 0.9gprotein
- 0.9gfibre
- 0.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar and half the water in a blender.
- 2
Pulse a few times until the mint is finely chopped, but stop before it turns to mush.
- 3
Add the ice and the rest of the water and blend for 20 seconds until frothy.
- 4
Taste and add more sugar or lemon if needed.
- 5
Strain if you want it smooth, or pour as it is. Serve at once in tall glasses with mint on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
