Description
A delightful beverage that combines the tartness of lemons with the sweetness of ripe peaches, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 3 large lemons, juiced
- 1 cup sugar (or honey/agave to taste)
- 2 cups water (plus more for blending)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly, then slice them into wedges, taking care to remove the pit.
- Juice the lemons until you have about one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine the sugar with two cups of water in a bowl and stir until it dissolves completely.
- Blend the peach slices, lemon juice, and the prepared sugar water until smooth. Strain if desired.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra peach slices before serving.
Notes
Experiment with flavorings like vanilla extract or lime juice for a twist. Always taste before serving and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg