Description
A delightful and refreshing summertime beverage that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the brightness of freshly squeezed lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 – 6 ripe peaches
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Peach slices and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash your peaches thoroughly. Slice them in half, remove the pits, and chop into smaller pieces.
- Combine the chopped peaches with 1 cup of cold water in a blender and blend until smooth to create a peach puree.
- Pour the peach puree into a large pitcher, then add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the remaining cold water, mixing thoroughly, and adjust sugar to taste. Toss in fresh mint leaves.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice and garnish with peach and lemon slices.
Notes
For a fun twist, consider adding a splash of club soda just before serving for extra fizz.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage