Description
Golden Hour Peach Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant summer beverage that combines the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the tartness of freshly squeezed lemons. Blended to a smooth texture and lightly sweetened with honey or sugar, this drink is perfect for cooling down on warm days. Garnished with fresh peach and lemon slices and mint, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup honey or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice
Garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices
- Peach slices
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Purée: In a blender, combine the sliced peaches with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or fibers.
- Mix the Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, stir together the peach purée, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey or sugar until the sweetener is fully dissolved, ensuring a balanced flavor.
- Add Water and Adjust Sweetness: Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir to combine. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly, or serve immediately over ice for a refreshing treat.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add lemon slices, peach slices, and fresh mint to the pitcher or glasses as garnish to enhance the visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace some or all of the cold water with sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy twist.
- Frozen peaches can be used instead of fresh peaches for a more slushy-style drink.
- Adjust the sweetness based on the ripeness of the peaches and personal preference.
- Straining the peach purée is optional and depends on your texture preference.
