Fresh Peach Lemonade Drink (Printable)
A refreshing blend of ripe peaches and tangy lemon, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste; honey or agave for variation)
→ Liquids
04 - 4 cups cold water
05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda (optional, for fizz)
→ Garnish
06 - Ice cubes, as needed
07 - Peach slices and lemon wheels, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a blender, combine the peach slices and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
03 - Add sugar to the pitcher and stir until fully dissolved.
04 - Pour in the cold water and sparkling water or club soda if using. Stir well to combine.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity, adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the peach lemonade over ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ripe peaches bring a natural sweetness that makes store bought lemonade taste like sadness in comparison.
- It takes about fifteen minutes from cutting board to glass, no stove required.
- The vibrant sunset color turns an ordinary afternoon into something worth photographing.
02 -
- Skip the straining step and you will end up with a pulpy, cloudy drink that feels more like a smoothie than a refreshing lemonade.
- Peaches oxidize quickly once cut, so blend them right away or toss the slices with a splash of lemon juice to keep that gorgeous color intact.
03 -
- Warm the sugar with a splash of water on the stove first to make a simple syrup that dissolves instantly and keeps the drink perfectly smooth.
- Peaches that feel slightly soft and smell fragrant at the stem end will give you the sweetest, most flavorful lemonade possible.