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Refreshing Peach Lemonade

A delightful blend of juicy peaches and zesty lemons creates a refreshing summer beverage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups water Divided between boiling and mixing
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, pitted and sliced Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice About 4-6 lemons depending on size.
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste; can also use honey.
  • ice cubes For serving.
  • peach slices and lemon slices for garnish For decorative presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by washing your ripe peaches thoroughly. Remove the pits and slice them into thin wedges.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Once the water boils, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Let the syrup cool down completely.
  4. In a blender, add the sliced peaches and the cooled simple syrup. Blend until you achieve a smooth peach puree.
  5. In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
  6. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh peach slices and lemon wheels.

Notes

Store leftover lemonade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze peach puree in ice cube trays for later use.