Fresh Peach Lemonade Drink (Print Version)
Refreshing blend of ripe peaches and tangy lemon, ideal for cooling off on warm days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste; honey or agave for variation)
→ Liquids
04 - 4 cups cold water
05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda (optional, for fizz)
→ Garnish
06 - Ice cubes, as needed
07 - Peach slices and lemon wheels, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine the peach slices and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
03 - Add the granulated sugar to the pitcher and stir until fully dissolved.
04 - Pour in the cold water and sparkling water or club soda if using. Stir well to combine.
05 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the peach lemonade over ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under fifteen minutes with zero cooking required, which is a lifesaver when turning on the stove feels criminal.
- The natural sweetness of ripe peaches means you can dial the sugar way back and still feel like you are drinking something indulgent.
02 -
- Skip the straining step and you will end up with a grainy, pulpy texture that coats your mouth in an unpleasant way, so resist the urge to skip it even though it feels fussy.
- If you add the sparkling water too early and stir too aggressively, the fizz dies before anyone takes a sip so save it for the very last moment and stir gently.
03 -
- Freeze peach slices on a parchment lined baking sheet before blending, because partially frozen fruit creates a thicker, creamier puree that makes the final drink feel richer.
- Rubbing the mint leaves between your fingers before dropping them into the glass releases essential oils that perfume the entire drink without overpowering it.