Description
Homemade Peach Lemonade brings summer’s sweetest sunshine into one glass, blending ripe peaches with zesty citrus. Generous fruit slices and cool mint leaves invite cool relaxation on warm afternoons while you sip this delightful seasonal drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
Sweetener:
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Serving and Garnish:
- 1 cup ice (plus more for serving)
- Optional: peach slices
- Optional: lemon slices
- Optional: fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the luscious peach puree by transforming ripe, juicy peaches into a silky smooth liquid using a powerful blender, incorporating water to achieve the perfect consistency.
- Strain the peach mixture through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate any fibrous remnants, ensuring a velvety texture that glides effortlessly.
- Select a spacious pitcher and pour in the freshly crafted peach puree, combining it with tart, freshly squeezed lemon juice and a measured amount of sweetening agent.
- Gradually introduce cold water to the mixture, stirring persistently until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a harmonious blend of fruity flavors.
- Enhance the beverage’s chill factor by introducing ice cubes, gently stirring to distribute the cooling elements throughout the liquid.
- For optimal refreshment, allow the lemonade to rest in the refrigerator, letting the flavors meld and intensify for approximately one hour.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with additional ice to maintain the drink’s crisp temperature.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning each glass with elegant peach slices, vibrant lemon wedges, or delicate mint leaves, transforming the beverage into a visual and gustatory delight.
Notes
- Dial up the sweetness by using ripe, in-season peaches for maximum natural flavor and vibrant color.
- Swap refined sugar with honey or agave nectar for a more natural sweetening option that adds subtle depth.
- Customize the drink’s consistency by adjusting the amount of water – less water creates a more intense fruit concentration, while more water makes it lighter and more refreshing.
- Transform this summer beverage into a grown-up cocktail by adding a splash of vodka or white rum for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg