This Peach Lemonade combines juicy summer peaches and zesty lemons in a lightly sparkling drink that’s naturally sweetened. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or poolside sipping, it’s a healthier twist on classic lemonade with a peachy blush color and irresistible aroma.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ No refined sugar – sweetened with honey or agave
✔️ Optional sparkling twist for effervescence
✔️ Uses whole peaches (no artificial flavors)
✔️ Kid-friendly & cocktail-ready (add vodka or bourbon!)
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Peach Purée:
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and chopped (skin on)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
For the Lemonade Base:
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- ¼ cup honey or agave (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups cold water (or 2 cups water + 1 cup sparkling water)
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Peach slices and lemon rounds for garnish
- Fresh mint or basil leaves
- Optional boozy upgrade: 1 oz bourbon or vodka per glass
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make Peach Purée (2 mins)
- Blend peaches and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a sieve if you prefer no pulp.
2️⃣ Sweeten Lemonade (3 mins)
- Hot honey syrup: Warm ¼ cup honey with ¼ cup water (microwave 30 secs) to dissolve. Cool.
- Mix lemon juice, honey syrup, and 2 cups water in a pitcher.
3️⃣ Combine & Serve (1 min)
- Stir peach purée into lemonade.
- Pour over ice, top with sparkling water (if using).
- Garnish with peach slices, lemon, and mint.
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Health Notes:
• No artificial colors (natural peach hue!)
• Hydrating from fruit water content
🌟 Pro Tips
✅ Peak ripeness: Use slightly soft peaches for sweeter flavor
✅ Frozen shortcut: Substitute 1 cup frozen peaches (thawed)
✅ Sparkling swap: Use ginger ale for a spicy kick
🍑✨ Sparkling Peach Lemonade (Fresh, Fizzy & 5-Minute Recipe!)
Description
Ripe peaches are blended into a silky purée, then mixed with fresh lemon juice and honey syrup for balance. Served over ice with mint sprigs and a splash of sparkling water, it’s sunshine in a glass.
Ingredients
For the Peach Purée:
For the Lemonade Base:
For Serving:
Instructions
Make Peach Purée (2 mins)
- Blend peaches and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a sieve if you prefer no pulp.
Sweeten Lemonade (3 mins)
- Hot honey syrup: Warm ¼ cup honey with ¼ cup water (microwave 30 secs) to dissolve. Cool.
- Mix lemon juice, honey syrup, and 2 cups water in a pitcher.
Combine & Serve (1 min)
- Stir peach purée into lemonade.
- Pour over ice, top with sparkling water (if using).
- Garnish with peach slices, lemon, and mint.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 90kcal
Note
Health Notes:
• No artificial colors (natural peach hue!)
• Hydrating from fruit water content
