Description
Capture the essence of summer with this Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful non-alcoholic beverage that marries the sweetness of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. Perfect for sunny picnics, backyard barbecues, or simply enjoying on a warm day, this invigorating drink is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Garnished with fresh peach slices and mint, it offers not only a delicious flavor explosion but also an eye-catching presentation. Whether served chilled or sparkling, this lemonade is sure to become your go-to summer refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe large peaches
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for peach puree)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for peach puree)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- 4–6 cups cold water
- Fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: Wash, pit, and dice peaches. In a saucepan, combine diced peaches with sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Make Puree: Mash the peach mixture and strain through a sieve into a bowl; let cool.
- Create Simple Syrup: In another saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat; cool.
- Combine Lemonade Base: Juice lemons; strain and mix with cooled simple syrup in a pitcher.
- Assemble Drink: Stir in peach puree and dilute with cold water to taste.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice, garnished with fruit and mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg