Description
Peach Lemonade is a refreshing, sweet, and tangy drink that combines the fruity sweetness of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of lemons. Perfect for hot summer days or as a fun beverage for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine sliced peaches, lemon juice, and honey or sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the peach mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
- Add 4 cups of water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more honey or sugar if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the lemonade based on the ripeness of the peaches.
- For a fizzy version, replace some of the water with sparkling water.
- If you prefer a stronger peach flavor, blend in extra peaches or peach puree.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, homemade lemonade, summer drink, peach drink, refreshing beverage