Fresh Peach Lemonade Drink (Printable)
A refreshing blend of ripe peaches and tangy lemon, perfect for cooling off 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 - Combine the peach slices and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
02 - Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing firmly with a spatula or spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining solids.
03 - Add the granulated sugar to the pitcher and stir vigorously until fully dissolved.
04 - Pour in the cold water along with the sparkling water or club soda if using. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed, adding more sugar or lemon juice to your preference.
06 - Fill serving glasses generously with ice cubes. Pour the peach lemonade over the ice and garnish each glass with fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under fifteen minutes with no stove required, which means your kitchen stays cool even on the most brutal afternoons.
- The natural sweetness of ripe peaches means you can dial the added sugar way back and still feel like you are drinking something indulgent.
02 -
- If you skip the straining step you will end up with a pulpy texture that feels more like a smoothie than a refined summer drink.
- Peaches oxidize quickly so make this the same day you plan to serve it for the brightest color and freshest flavor.
03 -
- Roll each lemon firmly on the counter before juicing to break down the inner membranes and get significantly more juice from each fruit.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for fifteen minutes before serving because a frosty glass keeps the lemonade colder longer without diluting it.