Description
Capture the essence of summer with this Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful non-alcoholic beverage that beautifully marries the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with the zesty tang of fresh lemons. Perfect for sunny afternoons or gatherings, this homemade drink is the ultimate refreshment to beat the heat. With its vibrant color and fruity flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a staple at any celebration. Easy to prepare, you can customize it with sparkling water for a fizzy twist or garnish it creatively for an extra touch of elegance. Enjoy this refreshing drink chilled over ice, garnished with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs.
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 or wedges, mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and dice the peaches. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches with sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Mash the peaches and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to create peach puree. Allow to cool.
- For simple syrup, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until dissolved; cool completely.
- Juice lemons and strain to remove pulp. In a large pitcher, mix simple syrup with lemon juice.
- Add cooled peach puree and gradually stir in cold water until desired taste is achieved.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg