Description
Sweet summer sunshine dances through Peach Lemonade, blending ripe fruit’s natural sweetness with zesty citrus notes. Refreshing liquid gold promises cool relief, inviting you to savor each sparkling sip of seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 medium peaches, pitted and chopped
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Peach slices (for garnish)
Sweetener and Liquid Base:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) water
Serving Accessories:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a sweet syrup by gently simmering ripe peaches with sugar and water in a saucepan, allowing the fruit to soften and release its natural essence while the sugar completely dissolves.
- Transform the cooked peaches into a silky smooth puree by blending thoroughly, then carefully strain through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate any fibrous remnants.
- Craft the lemonade by marrying the vibrant peach puree with fresh lemon juice and additional water, mixing until perfectly integrated.
- Calibrate the flavor profile by tasting and adjusting the sweetness or tartness with extra sugar or lemon juice according to personal preference.
- Elevate the presentation by serving the chilled beverage over crystalline ice cubes, adorning with delicate lemon rounds, succulent peach slices, or aromatic mint leaves for a visually stunning and refreshing drink.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, in-season peaches to maximize natural sweetness and flavor intensity without relying heavily on added sugar.
- Modify sugar levels based on fruit ripeness and personal preference, using honey or agave as alternative sweeteners for different dietary needs.
- For a smoother texture, consider using a high-powered blender and double-straining the puree to eliminate any remaining pulp or fibrous bits.
- Create a spiked version by adding a splash of vodka or white rum for an adult twist, perfect for summer gatherings and cocktail hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg