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Peach Lemonade Recipe

Delightfully Fresh Peach Lemonade Recipe for Summer Sipping!

This Peach Lemonade Recipe combines ripe peaches and zesty lemons for a refreshing summer drink that's customizable and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4-5 pieces Fresh Peaches Ripe peaches for sweetness and color.
  • 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave.
  • 2 cups Water Sparkling water may be used for fizz.
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Best when freshly squeezed.
Garnishes
  • 2-3 slices Lemon slices For garnish and extra flavor.
  • 2-3 slices Peach slices Enhances flavor and visual appeal.
  • few sprigs Fresh Mint Adds refreshing aroma.
  • as needed cubes Ice cubes Essential for serving.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • pitcher
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash 4-5 ripe peaches, chop them into small pieces, and discard the pits.
  2. Combine chopped peaches, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring gently to mix as sugar dissolves.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until peaches are soft.
  6. Remove from heat, cool for about 30 minutes, then strain using a fine mesh sieve.
  7. In a large pitcher, mix strained peach syrup with 1/3 cup lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water.
  8. Stir to combine, taste, and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed.
  9. Serve over ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon slices, and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra fizz, consider substituting still water with sparkling water. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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