Description
This Peach Lemonade Drink is a refreshing and fruity summer beverage that combines ripe peaches with tangy lemon juice and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for cooling down on hot days, it’s easy to make and serves as a delightful treat for gatherings or relaxing moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
Sweetener and Liquids
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
Garnishes
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Peach slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: Wash the peaches thoroughly under running water to remove dirt and residue. Slice the peaches in half, remove the pits, then cut each half into smaller slices to aid blending.
- Blend Peaches: Place the sliced peaches into a blender. For a smoother consistency, optionally add a tablespoon of water. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
- Strain Peach Puree: Pour the blended peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove pulp and skin, using a spatula to press and extract as much juice as possible.
- Extract Lemon Juice: Roll lemons on the countertop to loosen juices and then squeeze to extract about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- Make Lemonade Base: In a separate pitcher, combine the strained lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Water and Puree: Pour the 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher and stir well. Then add the strained peach puree to the pitcher and mix gently until fully incorporated.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the peach lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if preferred, or dilute with extra water if it’s too tart.
- Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together nicely.
- Serve: Fill serving glasses about three-quarters full with ice cubes. Pour the chilled peach lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish each glass with fresh peach slices and mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity according to your preferred sweetness level or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative for variation.
- For a smoother drink, ensure thorough blending and straining of peaches.
- Can be served sparkling by replacing cold water with sparkling water.
- Use ripe, sweet peaches to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days for best taste and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
