Description
Summer’s most refreshing peach lemonade blends sweet Georgia peaches with zesty citrus for a cool, elegant drink. Chilled glasses brim with fruity nectar that promises pure refreshment for weekend gatherings and leisurely afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) chopped peaches (from 4–5 medium peaches)
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 5–6 lemons)
- 5 cups (1.2 L) water
- ¾ cup (170 g) honey
- Sliced peaches, for garnish
- Sliced lemon wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- Honey Infusion: Warm honey and water in a saucepan, stirring until honey dissolves into a glossy syrup.
- Peach Transformation: Add chopped peaches to the simmering syrup, gently mashing them to release their luscious juices and infuse the liquid with intense fruity essence.
- Strain and Cool: Strain the peach-honey mixture through a fine mesh strainer, allowing the syrup to cool to room temperature and concentrate its vibrant flavors.
- Lemonade Assembly: Pour the strained peach syrup into a pitcher, blend with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water, creating a perfectly balanced, refreshing beverage.
- Serve and Garnish: Thoroughly mix the lemonade, then pour over ice, adorning with delicate peach slices and zesty lemon wheels to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Honey Heating Tip: Warm honey slowly on low heat to prevent burning and maintain its delicate flavor profile, stirring constantly for even dissolution.
- Peach Crushing Technique: Use a wooden spoon to gently mash peaches, releasing maximum juice and extracting deep, natural sweetness without creating a pulpy texture.
- Straining Strategy: Utilize a fine mesh strainer to remove fruit pulp and seeds, ensuring a smooth, clean lemonade with refined clarity and professional presentation.
- Chilling Recommendation: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to fully marry and develop a more intense, cohesive taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg