Fresh Peach Lemonade Drink (Print View)
A refreshing summer drink combining sweet peaches and tangy lemons for the perfect cooling beverage.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - Fresh lemon slices
08 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make:
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. Press firmly with the back of a spoon to extract maximum liquid. Discard the remaining solids.
03 - Add the cold water to the strained peach-lemon concentrate in the pitcher. Stir thoroughly until fully combined.
04 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more 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 peach slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The natural sweetness of ripe peaches means you can dial the sugar way back and still feel like you are drinking something indulgent.
- It comes together in under twenty minutes with no cooking required, which is a lifesaver when your kitchen is already sweltering.
02 -
- Skipping the straining step leaves a grainy, pulpy texture that most people find unpleasant, so take the extra two minutes to press it through.
- Under ripe peaches will make the lemonade taste thin and sharp no matter how much sugar you add, so choose fruit that yields slightly when you squeeze it.
03 -
- Roll each lemon firmly on the counter before juicing to break down the membranes and extract significantly more juice.
- A pinch of salt stirred into the blended base before you add water amplifies the peach flavor without making the drink taste salty at all.