Description
This Refreshing Peach Lemonade recipe combines ripe peaches and fresh lemon juice to create a deliciously sweet and tangy summer beverage. Perfectly balanced with a simple sugar syrup and served over ice, it’s a delightful drink to keep you cool on warm days.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Puree Peaches: In a blender, puree the sliced peaches until smooth. For a silkier texture, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve.
- Juice Lemons: Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water with the sugar over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix together the peach puree, fresh lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to blend all flavors.
- Serve: Pour the peach lemonade over ice cubes in tall glasses. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired for a refreshing presentation.
Notes
- For a smoother lemonade, make sure to strain the peach puree to remove pulp and skin.
- Adjust sugar quantity to your preferred sweetness level or substitute with honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener.
- Use cold filtered water for a cleaner, fresher taste.
- Peach lemonade pairs well with light summer meals and picnics.
- For a sparkling version, replace some or all of the still water with sparkling water before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
