Mediterranean-Style Mint Lemonade (Limonana)
A refreshing, low calorie lemonade that combines tart lemon with cool mint, perfect for meal prep or quick gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 4 cups water
- 2 large lemons (or limes, washed, cut into small pieces, and seeds removed)
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves (stems removed, about 25–40 leaves)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute to taste)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the pitcher of a high-quality blender. Cover and push blend or liquefy until you achieve the desired drink consistency.
- Taste and add more sugar or mint leaves, if you like. Blend again.
- Pour the lemonade into a serving pitcher through a mesh strainer. Add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.
- Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. If desired, strain the lemonade again as you pour into serving glasses. Enjoy cold!
Notes
Great for meal prep; store in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mint lemonade, refreshing drink, healthy beverage, summer drink, gluten-free drink