Description
Enjoy a refreshing summer drink with this delightful Peach Lemonade! Made with ripe peaches and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this sweet and tangy beverage is perfect for hot days and gatherings. Garnish with mint and peach slices for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Peach slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparing the Peach Puree:
- Wash the peaches thoroughly under running water.
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits.
- Cut the peaches into smaller chunks.
- Place the peach chunks into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the peach puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp and skin.
- Set the peach puree aside (you should have about 1 to 1.5 cups).
- Making the Lemonade Base:
- Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice and strain it through a fine mesh sieve.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Combining Peach Puree and Lemonade:
- Pour the peach puree into the pitcher with the lemonade base and stir gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Chilling and Serving:
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled peach lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with peach slices and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose ripe peaches for the best flavor. They should be slightly soft to the touch and fragrant.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar gradually.
- For a fizzy version, you can substitute some of the cold water with sparkling water just before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits like strawberries or raspberries for a mixed fruit lemonade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes