Description
Refreshing peach lemonade offers a delightful summer symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Cool glasses brim with sunshine, inviting you to savor each zesty, fruity sip of pure seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 6–7 lemons)
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar (adjust to taste)
Serving and Garnish:
- 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes, plus more for serving
- Optional garnish: peach slices, lemon wheels, fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Transform ripe peaches into a silky, vibrant puree using a blender, ensuring a completely smooth consistency.
- Create a sweet syrup by dissolving sugar in hot water within a spacious pitcher, stirring until crystals completely disappear.
- Introduce freshly squeezed lemon juice and the peach puree into the pitcher, mixing thoroughly to integrate flavors.
- Incorporate cold water, gently stirring to achieve a harmonious blend of fruity and citrus notes.
- For those preferring a refined texture, pass the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer, eliminating any potential pulp or fiber.
- Chill the beverage by adding ice cubes directly to the pitcher, allowing the drink to become refreshingly cool.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling them with additional ice cubes to maintain optimal temperature.
- Pour the peach lemonade into prepared glasses, ensuring each serving receives an equal distribution of fruity goodness.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning with optional garnishes such as peach slices, mint leaves, or a delicate lemon wheel.
Notes
- Strain peach puree through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra silky, pulp-free texture that gives your lemonade a professional touch.
- Swap white sugar with honey or agave nectar for a more natural sweetener that adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Freeze fresh peach slices beforehand to create peach-shaped ice cubes that not only chill the drink but also enhance its visual appeal and gradually infuse more peach flavor.
- For a low-sugar version, use stevia or monk fruit sweetener and reduce the amount to create a lighter, refreshing summer beverage that’s diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 76
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg