Refreshing Peach Lemonade
A delightful and thirst-quenching beverage perfect for warm days, combining the sweetness of peaches with the tartness of lemons.
Equipment
- blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- large pitcher
- Spatula
- Glasses
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches Pitted and sliced Provides the base flavor of the lemonade.
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice About 4-6 lemons, adds tartness.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
- 4 cups Cold water To dilute the lemonade.
- as needed cubes Ice cubes For serving.
- as needed Fresh mint leaves For garnish.
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced peaches and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the peach puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove the pulp. Use a spatula to press down and extract as much juice as possible.
- To the pitcher with the peach juice, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and mix until combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Refrigerate the peach lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Enjoy your Refreshing Peach Lemonade, a perfect summer drink!