Here’s a bright and refreshing Peach Lemonade recipe—perfect for warm days or anytime you want a fruity, tangy drink. I’ll give you both a fresh-from-scratch version and some tips to make it extra refreshing.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
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¾–1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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4 cups cold water
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Ice cubes
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Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
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Lemon slices or peach slices (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Make the Peach Puree
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Place the sliced peaches in a blender or food processor.
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Blend until smooth.
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Optional: strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother lemonade without pulp.
2. Prepare Lemonade Base
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In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and sugar.
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Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Combine
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Add the peach puree to the lemon-sugar mixture.
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Pour in cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness.
4. Serve
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Fill glasses with ice cubes.
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Pour peach lemonade over the ice.
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Garnish with fresh mint and lemon or peach slices.
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Optional: add sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version.
💡 Tips for Extra Refreshing Peach Lemonade:
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Chill peaches and lemons before making lemonade for a naturally cold drink.
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Freeze some peach slices and lemon slices to use as ice cubes—they’ll flavor the drink as they melt.
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For a subtle herbal note, add a few mint or basil leaves while blending peaches.
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Sweetness can be adjusted with honey, agave, or simple syrup instead of sugar.
If you want, I can also give a blender-only “one-minute” version that’s ultra-quick but just as flavorful, perfect for hot summer afternoons.