Description
Capture the essence of summer with this Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful non-alcoholic beverage that brings together the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe peaches and the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. Perfect for picnics, parties, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon, this homemade lemonade is a cooling treat that everyone will love. With its simple preparation and refreshing taste, it stands as a healthier alternative to sugary sodas, making hydration enjoyable. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the sweetness or even adding sparkling water for an extra fizz.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe large peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (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)
- 4–6 cups cold water (for dilution)
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and dice peaches; combine with sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer until soft.
- Mash and strain the mixture to create a smooth peach puree; allow to cool.
- Prepare simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water over heat; cool completely.
- Juice lemons and mix with the cooled simple syrup in a pitcher.
- Stir in peach puree and gradually add cold water until desired taste is achieved.
- Chill before serving over ice with garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg