Description
Refreshing peach lemonade delivers summer’s sweetest embrace with juicy fruit and zesty citrus dancing together. Chilled glasses promise cool comfort, inviting you to savor each sip of this irresistible seasonal beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 3 cups (about 6) peaches
- 1 cup (about 4–5 lemons) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (about 2 lemons) fresh lemon zest
- Fresh mint
- Lemon slices
- Fresh peach slices
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid:
- 6 cups cold water
Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully remove the skin and pits from ripe peaches, transforming them into a silky, vibrant puree using a blender.
- Transfer the peach puree into a spacious pitcher, then incorporate lemon zest, aromatic vanilla extract, and granulated sugar.
- Introduce 3 cups of chilled water to the mixture, stirring thoroughly until the sugar completely dissolves and creates a harmonious blend.
- Gently pour in fresh lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water, mixing with a long-handled spoon to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Allow the lemonade to rest and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, enabling the ingredients to meld and develop a robust taste profile.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the refreshing peach lemonade, then artfully garnish with delicate lemon slices, succulent fresh peach wedges, and sprigs of vibrant mint for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Optimize peach sweetness by using ripe, in-season peaches for maximum flavor intensity.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the natural sweetness of your peaches to prevent an overly sugary drink.
- Enhance texture by straining the peach puree through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother, more refined lemonade.
- Create a lower-calorie version by substituting sugar with honey or stevia for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 121 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg