🍑 Refreshing Peach Lemonade Recipe 🍋

A bright, fruity twist on classic lemonade — this peach-infused version is wonderfully sweet, tangy, and incredibly refreshing. Perfect for hot summer days, backyard BBQs, or whenever you need a delicious pick-me-up!

🧾 Ingredients for 🍑 Refreshing Peach Lemonade Recipe 🍋

• 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup water

For the Lemonade:

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)

• 4 cups cold water (still or sparkling)

• ½ cup peach syrup (or to taste)

• Ice cubes

• Fresh peach slices & lemon wheels (for garnish – optional)

• Fresh mint leaves (optional)

🍶 Instructions

1. Make Peach Syrup

   • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced peaches, sugar, and 1 cup water.

   • Stir and cook for 8–10 minutes until peaches are soft and syrupy.

   • Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then blend until smooth.

   • Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp. Chill in fridge.

2. Prepare Lemonade Base

   • Juice lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.

   • In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and 4 cups cold water.

3. Sweeten & Flavor

   • Pour in peach syrup (start with ½ cup; adjust to your sweetness preference).

   • Stir well. Taste and tweak with more syrup, lemon juice, or water.

4. Serve

   • Fill glasses with ice. Pour in peach lemonade.

   • Garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels, or mint if desired.

   • Serve chilled and enjoy!

🍽️ Servings: Makes about 6 cups of lemonade (4–6 servings)

📝 Notes

• Use ripe, juicy peaches for a naturally sweeter and more flavorful syrup.

• Easily double batch for gatherings.

• For a smoother drink, strain pulp completely. For rustic style, leave some in!

• No fresh peaches? Substitute 1 cup peach nectar or frozen peach slices.

💡 Tips

• Roll lemons firmly before juicing to extract more juice.

• Chill your glasses beforehand for an extra-cold experience.

• Swap water with sparkling water for bubbly peach lemonade.

• Make it adult-friendly by splashing in vodka, white rum, or prosecco!

🔬 Nutritional Info (per 1 serving — approx. 1 cup)

Estimated & may vary based on exact ingredients used.

🌟 Benefits

• Hydrating & cooling — ideal for hot weather.

• Rich in Vitamin C for immunity and skin health.

• Fresher & cleaner than store-bought sugary drinks.

• Naturally sweetened with fruit!

❓Q/A Section

Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes! Prepare peach syrup and keep refrigerated up to 1 week. Mix lemonade up to 1 day in advance and stir before serving.

Q: Can I use canned peaches?
A: Absolutely — just choose peaches in juice (not syrup) and adjust sweetness.

Q: How do I make it sugar-free?
A: Replace sugar with stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or erythritol to taste.

Q: What lemons are best?
A: Fresh, juicy Eureka or Meyer lemons will give the brightest flavor.