Description
Capture the essence of summer with Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful non-alcoholic drink that perfectly marries the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemons. This homemade beverage is an ideal companion for sunny afternoons, picnics, or any festive gathering. With its vibrant color and irresistible taste, this lemonade is sure to impress your guests and quench your thirst on hot days. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, you can adjust the sweetness to suit your palate while garnishing with fresh peach slices and mint for an added touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe large peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 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 medium lemons)
- 4–6 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and dice the peaches. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Mash the peaches thoroughly and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to create a smooth puree. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water; heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 1/2 cups of juice; strain out any seeds or pulp.
- In a large pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup with strained lemon juice. Stir well.
- Add cooled peach puree to the pitcher and stir in 4 cups of cold water. Taste and adjust with more water if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg