Fresh Peach Lemonade Drink (Printable)
A refreshing blend of ripe peaches and zesty lemons creates this cooling summer beverage perfect for hot days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Mixture
01 - 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
→ Liquid Base
04 - 4 cups cold water
05 - Ice cubes for serving
→ Garnishes
06 - Fresh peach slices
07 - Lemon slices
08 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine the sliced peaches, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and no chunks remain.
02 - Pour the peach-lemon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to extract maximum liquid. Discard the retained solids.
03 - Add the cold water to the strained peach-lemon base and stir thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by stirring in additional sugar if desired. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled peach lemonade over the top. Garnish each glass with fresh peach slices, lemon rounds, and mint leaves as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under twenty minutes and tastes like pure sunshine in a glass.
- The natural sweetness of ripe peaches means you can dial the sugar way down and still feel like youre indulging.
02 -
- Skip the straining step and you will end up with a grainy texture that feels more like a smoothie than a refined lemonade.
- Chilling the lemonade before serving is not optional, because the warmth from blending dulls the bright flavors.
03 -
- Peaches that feel slightly soft and smell fragrant at the stem end will give you the sweetest most flavorful juice.
- Freeze extra peach slices on a parchment lined tray and use them as ice cubes that flavor the drink as they melt.