Description
Quench your thirst with this refreshing peach lemonade, a delightful blend of sweet peaches and zesty lemons that captures the essence of summer. Each sip transports you to sun-soaked afternoons, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply relaxing by the pool. This easy-to-make drink not only looks stunning but also delivers a burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water (divided)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the sliced peaches until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine mesh sieve for a silkier texture.
- Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water with the sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, lemon juice, cooled sugar-water mixture, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg