Description
Quench your thirst with this Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful summer drink that beautifully balances the sweetness of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. Perfect for any occasion—from picnics and barbecues to a relaxing day by the pool—this vibrant beverage is not only visually appealing but also incredibly refreshing. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water (divided)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the sliced peaches until smooth. For a silkier texture, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve.
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water with the sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Allow it to cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, lemon juice, cooled sugar-water mixture, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg