Ingredients
Juice Ingredients
- 2 medium lemons (roughly chopped with skin)
- 1 medium lime (roughly chopped with skin)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional)
- 3-4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the roughly chopped lemons and lime (with skin), fresh mint leaves, maple syrup, orange blossom water (if using), and 3 cups of cold water into a blender. Add ice if you prefer a colder, slushier texture.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until all ingredients are smoothly combined and the mixture appears homogenous. This usually takes about 30-60 seconds. Taste the juice and adjust by adding more water to dilute or more sweetener as per your preference.
- Strain: Pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve or nut milk cloth to extract the juice and separate out the pulp and mint residue. Use a spoon or spatula to gently press and maximize juice extraction.
- Serve: Discard the leftover pulp and pour the strained juice into glasses filled with ice cubes. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- For a smoother juice, be sure to strain well to remove pulp.
- Orange blossom water is optional but adds a delicate floral aroma typical to Lebanese lemonana.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
- Using skin adds extra bitterness and nutrients but can be omitted if preferred.
- Serve chilled, especially on hot days, for a refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Lebanese
