Description
Peach Lemonade is a refreshing and perfectly balanced beverage combining the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the bright tang of freshly squeezed lemons. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it offers versatility as a summer cooler, party drink, or a guilt-free treat with customizable sweetness and fizz options.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4–5 ripe fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons), strained
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar, honey, or preferred natural sweetener (to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Optional Ingredients
- 2 cups sparkling water (to substitute half the cold water for a fizzy version)
- Fresh mint, basil, or rosemary leaves for herbal infusion
- Vodka, rum, or bourbon for alcoholic variation
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Puree: Wash and peel the peaches, remove pits, and chop into small pieces. Blend or mash until smooth to form a fresh peach puree that will be the base flavor.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze the fresh lemons to obtain about half a cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp for a smooth drink.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the peach puree, lemon juice, sweetener of your choice, and cold water. Stir thoroughly until the sweetener dissolves fully and flavors blend.
- Chill and Serve: Add plenty of ice cubes for a refreshing experience. If desired, add sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy touch. Garnish with peach wedges, lemon slices, or fresh mint leaves and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for maximum natural sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to avoid over-sweetening.
- Chill water and peaches beforehand to keep the drink cold without diluting.
- Strain the mixture if a smoother texture is preferred to remove peach skins or pulp.
- Add sparkling water right before serving to maintain fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg