Description
A sun-kissed twist on classic lemonade, blending ripe peaches with fresh lemon juice for the perfect sweet-tart balance. Serve over ice for ultimate refreshment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Optional Enhancements:
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or mint
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Sparkling water (to replace half still water)
- Garnish:
- Peach slices
- Lemon wheels
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Make Peach Purée: Blend peaches with 1 cup water until smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve to remove pulp (optional).
- Create Syrup: Heat 1 cup water with sugar until dissolved. Cool slightly, then mix with peach purée.
- Combine: In pitcher, mix peach syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 2 cups water.
- Infuse: Add herbs if using. Refrigerate 1 hour for flavors to meld.
- Serve: Over ice, garnished with peach slices and lemon.
Notes
- Peel peaches for smoother texture (blanch 30 secs first)
- For frozen peaches: Use 3 cups, no need to adjust water
- Adult version: Add 1 oz bourbon or peach schnaff per glass
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated 5 days (stir before serving)
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg