Peach Lemonade
A refreshing and healthy peach lemonade that’s perfect for summer, combining natural sweetness from peaches with the tartness of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or natural sweetener like honey)
- ½ cup water (for syrup)
- 3 cups cold water (for lemonade)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the peach syrup: In a saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, ½ cup of water, and lemon zest. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Strain the syrup: Remove from heat and strain using a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Allow to cool.
- Mix the lemonade: Combine the cooled peach syrup with ¾ cup of lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water in a large pitcher. Stir well.
- Serve the lemonade: Pour over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint and peach slices if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
This peach lemonade can be made in batches and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Use natural sweeteners for a diabetic-friendly version, and feel free to experiment with flavors by adding berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, healthy drinks, low-calorie drink
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