Description
A refreshing blend of sweet peach puree and bright lemon juice, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 255 grams frozen peaches (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 4.5 cups cold water, divided
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
- Slices of peach or lemon for garnish (optional)
- Sparkling water for a fizzy version (optional)
- A splash of honey or maple syrup instead of sugar (optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw and prep the peaches by letting them sit for 30 minutes or microwaving in 20-second bursts until softened.
- Puree the peaches with 125 ml (about 1/2 cup) cold water and 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth.
- Juice the lemons and strain the juice into a measuring cup.
- Combine the peach puree, remaining cold water, sugar, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and serve over ice with garnishes.
Notes
This Peach Lemonade can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust sweetness and tartness to your liking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, easy recipe, fruity drink