Description
Experience the taste of summer with this Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful blend of sweet peaches and zesty lemons that will invigorate your gatherings. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply a sunny day at home, this homemade drink provides a refreshing escape from the heat. With its vibrant colors and equally enticing flavors, your guests will be clamoring for more. Easy to make and customizable for every palate, this lemonade is not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to store-bought options.
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 Peaches: Wash, pit, and dice peaches. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and lemon juice. Simmer on medium-low for about 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Make Peach Puree: Remove from heat; mash peaches and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat until dissolved. Cool completely.
- Combine Ingredients: Juice lemons to yield about 1 1/2 cups juice; strain seeds and pulp. In a pitcher, mix cooled simple syrup with lemon juice.
- Assemble Lemonade: Stir in peach puree and add cold water gradually to achieve desired strength.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg