Description
A delightful fusion of sweet peaches and zesty lemons, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe large peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for peach puree)
- 1/2 cup water (for peach puree)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for peach puree)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8–10 medium lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 4–6 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
- Lemon wheels or wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Puree: Wash and slice the peaches, then blend with sugar and water until smooth. Add lemon juice and blend again.
- Make the Simple Syrup: Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until dissolved; let cool.
- Combine the Lemonade: Mix peach puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher, then dilute with cold water to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve over ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon wedges, and mint.
Notes
For a fun variation, try adding berries or herbs like mint, basil, or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage