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When the temperature rises and you need something icy, sweet and refreshing, frozen mint lemonade – limonana is the answer. This vibrant Middle Eastern drink combines fresh lemon juice, sugar and cooling mint, all blended with plenty of ice to create a frozen slush that’s as invigorating as it is easy to make. It’s perfect for hot afternoons, summer parties or just when you want to feel refreshed. The flavor is bright, herbaceous and incredibly satisfying.

Two mason jars filled with a refreshing Limonana—an invigorating lemon and mint drink—sit with metal straws, a lemon half, and fresh mint leaves on a wooden board.

Frozen mint lemonade – limonana is an icy, minty lemon drink with bold citrus flavor. It’s blended into a frosty slush that cools you from the inside out.

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Why You’ll Love It

Quick and easy: Just five ingredients and a blender is all you need.
Naturally refreshing: Mint and lemon give it a crisp, cooling taste.
Perfect for summer: It’s an ideal non-alcoholic drink for hot days.
Vibrant and fun: The color and flavor make it feel extra special.

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Frozen Mint Lemonade Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Lemon juice: Provides the tart citrus base that gives the drink its zing.
Granulated sugar: Balances the sour lemon with just the right amount of sweetness.
Mint: Fresh mint leaves create a cooling, aromatic layer of flavor.
Ice: Turns the drink into a frozen slushy.

Lemon slices, mint leaves, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes arranged on a light surface—perfect ingredients for a refreshing Limonana or classic lemon and mint drink.

How to Make Limonana

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Blend the base: Combine lemon juice, sugar, mint, and water in a blender and pulse until smooth.
Add ice: Blend again until the ice is fully crushed and slushy.
Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with lemon slices or mint sprigs.

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Substitutions and Variations

Make it a cocktail: Add vodka, rum or gin for an adult version.
Use honey or agave: Swap in natural sweeteners if you prefer.
Add cucumber: Blend in a few slices for an extra refreshing twist.

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Serving Suggestions

With savory snacks: Enjoy mini pizza bagel bites or cowboy sliders.
With something sweet: Enjoy hummingbird cupcakes, cornflake cookies or peanut butter banana bites with your icy limonana.

Two mason jars of frothy green lemon and mint drink with metal straws, mint leaves, and a halved lemon on a wooden board.

How to Store Frozen Mint Lemonade

Store: If you have leftovers or make the drink ahead, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It’s best not to blend in the ice until you’re ready to serve it though. Also, if you use sparkling water instead of still, it will go flat within hours.
Freeze: You can freeze it if you want to make extra. Or freeze it in popsicle molds for a completely frozen treat!

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Top Tips

Use fresh lemon juice: Bottled juice won’t have the same brightness.
Chill your ingredients: Cold water and lemon juice help the slush form faster.
Adjust to taste: Add more mint or sugar depending on your preferences.

A mason jar of green smoothie with a metal straw sits next to a half lemon and mint leaves on a wooden board, perfect for those who love a classic lemon and mint drink.

Refreshing Mint Lemonade FAQs

What’s the history of limonana?

Limonana rose to fame in Israel thanks to a clever ad campaign that promoted a mint lemonade drink. Before it even existed! The buzz was so strong that companies began making the real thing. Soon, cafes and bars offered their own versions, from slushy to spiked. Ever since, this refreshing frozen mint lemonade has been a summer favorite.

Can I make this without a high-powered blender?

Yes, but the ice may not crush as finely. Use smaller ice cubes or crushed ice if needed.

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Frozen Mint Lemonade – Limonana Recipe

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for refreshing limonana which is a frozen mint lemonade. You will love this mint slush drink.
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5 from 4 votes

Frozen Mint Lemonade – Limonana

By: Bella Bucchiotti
This frozen mint lemonade is bright, tangy and wonderfully icy. It’s a fast, 5-ingredient drink that feels both refreshing and indulgent with every slushy sip.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 Cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Cup mint
  • 1 Cup water 
  • 3 1/2 Cups ice

Optional Garnishes

  • lemon slices
  • mint sprigs

Instructions 

  • In the glass of a high powered blender add the lemon juice, sugar, mint and water. Pulse until everything is well incorporated.  
  • Add the ice and continue pulsing until fully crushed.  
  • Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with lemon slices or mint sprigs. 

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice: Bottled juice won’t have the same brightness.
Chill your ingredients: Cold water and lemon juice help the slush form faster.
Adjust to taste: Add more mint or sugar depending on your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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Frozen mint lemonade – limonana is a drink you’ll crave all summer long. With its balance of tart lemon, cool mint and sweet icy texture, it’s perfect for everything from garden parties to poolside lounging. This quick frozen lemonade recipe is also endlessly adaptable, so you can make it as classic or creative as you like. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a pitcher ready in the fridge anytime the sun’s shining.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 4 votes (2 ratings without comment)

2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This smoothie recipe is the best. So delicious, so refreshing, and absolutely addicting!

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