Description
A delightful and refreshing drink perfect for summer gatherings, combining ripe peaches and zesty lemons for a delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 ripe large peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for peach puree)
- 1/2 cup water (for peach puree)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for peach puree)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8–10 medium lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 4–6 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
- Lemon wheels or wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and dice the peaches. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until peaches are very soft.
- Remove from heat, mash peaches thoroughly, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to extract the smooth peach puree. Discard solids and allow the puree to cool completely.
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
- Juice 8-10 medium lemons to yield about 1 1/2 cups lemon juice; strain to remove seeds or pulp. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup with the strained lemon juice. Stir well.
- Add the cooled peach puree to the lemonade base in the pitcher. Stir vigorously to combine. Begin by adding 4 cups of cold water, stir, and taste. Gradually add more cold water (up to 6 cups total) until desired strength and sweetness are reached.
- Refrigerate the peach lemonade for at least 30 minutes to thoroughly chill. Serve over ice, garnished with peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint sprigs.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead; the peach puree and simple syrup can be prepared in advance. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg