Description
This Refreshing Peach Lemonade is a perfect summer drink combining ripe peaches and freshly squeezed lemon juice for a naturally sweet and tangy flavor. It’s a no-cook, vegan, and gluten-free beverage that can be served chilled over ice, garnished with fresh peach slices, lemon wedges, and mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
Sweeteners
- ½ cup honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Liquids
- 4 cups cold water
Additional
- 1 cup ice
- Peach slices and lemon wedges for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Puree: In a blender, combine the sliced peaches and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth to create a fresh peach purée.
- Strain Puree (Optional): Pour the peach purée through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp for a smoother texture, if desired.
- Mix Lemon and Sweetener: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey or sugar into the peach purée until fully dissolved, ensuring even sweetness.
- Add Remaining Water: Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve cold.
- Serve: Serve over ice cubes and garnish with peach slices, lemon wedges, and fresh mint leaves for an extra refreshing experience.
Notes
- You can use frozen peaches if fresh ones aren’t available—just thaw them before use.
- For a sparkling version, replace 1–2 cups of cold water with sparkling water just before serving to add fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
