Refreshing Peach Lemonade
A delightful summer drink combining tangy lemons and sweet peaches, perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Peaches: Start by washing your peaches thoroughly. Slice them into wedges and remove the pits, aiming for four cups of sliced peaches.
- Create the Peach Puree: Place the sliced peaches in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Juicing the Lemons: Squeeze about a cup of fresh lemon juice using a juicer for optimal flavor.
- Mix It All Together: In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, lemon juice, and sugar. Add half of the water to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the Water: Pour in the remaining water, stirring to combine and adjusting sweetness to your preference.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, then serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
For variations, try adding strawberries for a peach-strawberry twist or cayenne for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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