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Homemade Peach Lemonade

Homemade Peach Lemonade: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Enjoy refreshing Homemade Peach Lemonade, a delightful summer drink that combines sweet peaches with zesty lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Mixture
  • 4 medium Fresh Chopped Peaches Keep the skin on for added flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust based on preference.
  • 2 cups Cold Water For cooking the peaches.
For the Lemonade
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for optimal taste.
  • 2 cups Cold Water For mixing with peach liquid.
  • Ice Ice Essential for serving.
Optional Garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh Mint Enhances both presentation and flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop 4 medium-sized fresh peaches while removing the pits but keeping the skin on for added flavor. Set aside.
  2. Combine chopped peaches, 2 cups of cold water, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat until boiling, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Allow the peach mixture to cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Strain the cooled peach mixture over a bowl using a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp, ensuring a smooth liquid.
  5. Stir in 2 cups of cold water and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the strained peach liquid. Mix well.
  6. Serve the lemonade over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and peach slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness according to peach ripeness. For a fizzy version, mix in soda water before serving.

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