Description
Sunshine-kissed peach lemonade delivers a cool, tangy embrace of summer’s sweetest memories. Juicy Georgia peaches mingle with zesty lemon, creating a perfectly balanced sip that will transport you to breezy orchard afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Base:
- 4–5 ripe peaches
Liquid:
- 8 cups homemade lemonade (or store-bought lemonade)
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Create a tangy base by preparing homemade or store-bought lemonade, ensuring it’s chilled and ready for mixing.
- Gently wash ripe peaches, carefully slicing them and removing the pits, setting aside a portion for decorative garnishing.
- Transform the peaches into a vibrant puree by blending the slices with a splash of lemonade and aromatic mint leaves until completely smooth.
- Optionally refine the mixture by straining through a fine mesh, creating a silky texture or maintaining a rustic consistency based on preference.
- Merge the peach puree with remaining lemonade, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious, golden-hued beverage.
- Enhance visual appeal by artfully arranging reserved peach slices and delicate lemon rounds within the serving pitcher.
- Pour the refreshing concoction over ice-filled glasses, adorning each with additional peach wedges and sprigs of fresh mint for a sophisticated presentation.
- Chill the drink at 40°F for maximum flavor preservation and serve immediately to capture the vibrant summer essence.
Notes
- Mint Magic Enhance the peach flavor by muddling mint leaves gently before blending to release their essential oils and create a more vibrant herbal undertone.
- Sweetness Control Adjust sugar levels by using honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener, which complements the peach’s natural sweetness perfectly.
- Texture Tricks Freeze some peach slices beforehand to use as ice cubes, keeping the drink cold without diluting the intense fruity flavor.
- Dietary Flexibility Swap regular sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a low-calorie version, making this lemonade suitable for diabetic or weight-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg