Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet drink made with ripe peaches and tangy lemon juice, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and peach wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the peeled and pitted peaches with 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the peach puree through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to strain out the pulp. Discard the solids.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and honey (or sugar) to the peach juice, stirring until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and mix well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. You can add more honey or sugar for a sweeter flavor.
- Refrigerate the peach lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and peach wedges for a refreshing touch.
Notes
- For a minty twist, add a handful of fresh mint leaves before blending.
- For a fizzy version, substitute water with sparkling water or club soda.
- To make an alcoholic version, add a splash of vodka, rum, or bourbon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For less sweetness, reduce honey or sugar and balance with more lemon juice.
- You can use frozen peaches; just thaw them before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
