Description
A refreshing and sweet homemade peach lemonade with a perfect balance of tangy lemon and sweet peaches, ideal for hot summer days.
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and pit the peaches. Place them in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- In a pitcher, combine the peach puree, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Add cold water to the mixture and stir until combined. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a touch of elegance (optional).
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use honey, agave syrup, or a sugar substitute to lower the sugar content.
- For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water or club soda.
- For a slushy version, blend with ice.
- Mint can be added to the puree for additional flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat is unnecessary, simply stir before serving if it separates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
