Description
Capture the essence of summer with our Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful and invigorating beverage that perfectly harmonizes the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. This non-alcoholic drink is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or just a sunny afternoon at home. With customizable sweetness to suit your taste, this vibrant drink will keep you cool and refreshed all season long. Serve it chilled over ice and garnish with peach slices and mint sprigs for that extra touch of elegance.
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 about 8–10 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- 4–6 cups cold water (for dilution)
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and dice the peaches. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Mash the peaches thoroughly, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to create a smooth puree. Let cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water for simple syrup over medium heat until dissolved. Cool completely.
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 1/2 cups of juice; strain seeds and pulp.
- In a large pitcher, mix cooled syrup with lemon juice and add the peach puree. Gradually stir in cold water to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (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