Description
Golden Hour Peach Lemonade is a refreshing, easy-to-make summer beverage combining ripe peaches and fresh lemon juice for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This chilled lemonade is ideal for hot days and gatherings, served over ice and garnished with peach slices and lemon wheels.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
Sweetener
- ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Liquids
- 4 cups cold water
For Serving
- Ice, for serving
- Peach slices and lemon wheels, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Blend the mixture until smooth, ensuring all the fruit is pureed to release maximum flavor.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove the pulp and achieve a smooth lemonade texture, if desired.
- Mix with Water: Stir in 4 cups of cold water into the strained peach-lemon mixture. Mix well and taste; adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
- Chill: Place the lemonade in the refrigerator and chill it for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve cold.
- Serve: Serve the peach lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with fresh peach slices and lemon wheels for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount according to the sweetness of the peaches and personal preference.
- Straining the blended mixture is optional but recommended for a smoother drink without pulp.
- For an extra refreshing twist, add fresh mint leaves when blending or as a garnish.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
- Use ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
