Description
Homemade refreshing peach lemonade blends sweet Georgia peaches with zesty lemon juice for a perfect summer cooler. Chilled glasses filled with this fruity drink will transport you to sunny orchard afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
Sweetener:
- 3/4 cup sugar
Liquid:
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, merge chopped peaches with granulated sugar and water, bringing the concoction to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer, ensuring sugar completely dissolves within 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the aromatic peach mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to create a silky, smooth puree with no visible fruit chunks.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a clean bowl, carefully pressing the peach puree through to extract maximum juice. Discard the remaining pulp and seeds.
- Let the extracted peach syrup cool to room temperature, approximately 20-25 minutes, preventing dilution when combined with citrus.
- In a large pitcher, marry the cooled peach syrup with freshly squeezed lemon juice, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious blend.
- Chill the peach lemonade in the refrigerator for at least one hour to enhance flavor profile and develop a crisp, refreshing taste.
- When serving, fill glasses with crushed ice and pour the vibrant peach lemonade, garnishing with optional fresh peach slices or mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize Sweetness by adjusting sugar levels, using honey or agave for a natural alternative that caters to different dietary preferences.
- Enhance Flavor by muddling fresh mint leaves or adding a splash of sparkling water for extra zest and a bubbly texture.
- Prep Ahead by making the peach syrup in advance and storing it in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to intensify and saving time when serving.
- Boost Nutrition by keeping some peach pulp in the drink or garnishing with fresh peach slices, adding extra fiber and vitamins to the beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg