Description
Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant peach lemonade that’s perfect for summer gatherings. This drink balances the sweetness of ripe peaches with the tanginess of fresh lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe peaches (about 2½ to 3 cups pureed)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 to 1¼ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
- 3–4 cups cold water (to dilute; adjust to preferred strength)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices or lemon wheels for garnish
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Optional: Fresh mint or basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your peaches: Wash and slice the peaches, removing the pits. Optionally blanch to remove skins.
- Puree the peaches: Place sliced peaches in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Make the simple syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Combine puree, lemon juice, and syrup in a pitcher and mix well.
- Dilute to taste by adding cold water; stir and adjust as necessary.
- Chill properly: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or serve over ice.
- Serve with style: Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint or basil.
Notes
Keep leftover lemonade in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving as puree may settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drinks, refreshing beverages