Refreshing Peach Lemonade
🍑🍋 Refreshing Peach Lemonade 🍹🌞
A sweet and tangy summer drink bursting with juicy peach flavor and zesty lemon – pure sunshine in a glass! ✨
Ingredients:
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3 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
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1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
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3 cups cold water
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1 cup ice
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Extra peach slices and lemon rounds for garnish
Instructions:
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Make Peach Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine peach slices, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until peaches are soft (about 10 minutes).
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Blend: Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp (optional).
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Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup, lemon juice, and remaining cold water. Stir well.
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Serve: Pour over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh peach slices and lemon rounds.
Pro Tip:
🍃 Add a few mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness, or swap still water with sparkling for a fizzy twist!