This is the Asahi Bireley’s Limonana Otona no Sappari Lemonade, containing 3% lemon juice. It draws inspiration from limonata, the Italian style of sparkling lemon drink known for its sweet–tart balance.

The beverage had a translucent yellow hue with a sweet lemon aroma carrying a noticeable hint of mint.

Consumed chilled, the opening impression was mellow lemon with a gentle sweetness from the juice. Mid-sip, a sharper aromatic note emerged that combined mint with the oil-like character of lemon peel. At moments this bordered on something slightly reminiscent of cleaning products, which felt somewhat unusual in the context of a drink. As the sip progressed, the profile shifted back towards the tartness of lemon juice before finishing cleanly with a savoury hint and without lingering aftertaste.

Overall, this presented a layered lemon profile with restrained sweetness, with the addition of mint introducing an unexpected twist.

This Asahi Bireley’s Limonana Otona no Sappari Lemonade contained 470 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.