Description
Capture the essence of summer with Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a delightful non-alcoholic drink that harmonizes the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. Perfect for hot afternoons or lively gatherings, this homemade beverage is sure to impress friends and family alike. With its vibrant color and invigorating taste, it serves as a perfect antidote to the heat, making every sip a refreshing experience. Whether you enjoy it as a classic lemonade or add some sparkle, this recipe is easy to customize and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe large peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for peach puree)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for peach puree)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8–10 medium lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- Cold water (4-6 cups for dilution)
- Fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and dice the peaches. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Remove from heat, mash thoroughly and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to create smooth peach puree.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat until dissolved. Cool completely.
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 1/2 cups of juice, straining out seeds/pulp. Combine cooled simple syrup with strained lemon juice in a large pitcher.
- Mix in the peach puree and add cold water gradually until desired taste is achieved.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice, garnished with peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg