Description
This refreshing Peach Strawberry Lemonade combines the sweetness of ripe peaches and fresh strawberries with the tartness of lemon juice, creating the perfect summer drink. Serve it chilled over ice and garnish with fresh fruit for a delightful, thirst-quenching treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe peaches, chopped into large chunks
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and halved
- 1 cup water (for blending)
- 1/2 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Ice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 6–8 cups cold water
- Fresh chopped strawberries, to garnish
- Fresh sliced peaches, to garnish
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
Instructions
- Puree Fruits: In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, halved strawberries, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the Puree: Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove the pulp, leaving you with a smooth juice. Set aside.
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to a boil. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat and let it cool.
- Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the strained fruit puree, the cooled simple syrup, and 6-8 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the lemonade until it’s cold. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh chopped strawberries, sliced peaches, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less simple syrup.
- For an extra refreshing twist, add a few sprigs of fresh mint to the pitcher before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g