Homemade Peach Lemonade
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade combining juicy peaches and tart lemons, perfect for summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by pitting and slicing them. Set aside a few slices for garnish.
- Blend the sliced peaches with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- Strain the peach purée into a pitcher to separate the juice from solids.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the peach juice and stir.
- Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a pot to create simple syrup, heating until dissolved.
- Pour the simple syrup into the pitcher and stir well, adding the remaining 3 cups of cold water.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or peach slices.
Notes
You can substitute peaches with nectarines or plums. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drinks, refreshing beverages
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