Cool off with a refreshing drink made with sweet, ripe Summer peaches mixed with the tartness of fresh lemons
Nothing quenches your thirst better than a tall glass of chilled peach lemonade
Oh, so refreshing!
To start, we’ll need to make a simple syrup. Not just any simple syrup… peach infused!
Measure out a cup each of white sugar and water. I’m using two ripe and juicy peaches, that I’ve pitted and cut into a large dice. I leave the skins on
Place the sugar, water and peaches in a small pot
Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the peaches are soft
Remove from heat and let cool for about an hour
Strain through a fine sieve, pressing down on the peaches to get all of the delicious juice
You can do this step ahead of time and chill the peach syrup
Juice one or two lemons to get 1/2 cup of fresh juice
Pour lemon juice through strainer into a glass pitcher. I also like to strain the peach syrup again
We’re no pulp people
Add in 4-5 cups of chilled water. I add 5 because I like it a little less sweet so it depends upon your preference
Serve over ice with a lemon and peach garnish
We love it when our readers make and share our recipes!
Post a pic on your social media and tag us @ #simplysundayshomecooking
Cheers!
Simply Sundays! ~ Peach Lemonade
Ingredients
For simple syrup
2 ripe peaches
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
For lemonade
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4-5 cups water
ice for serving
Lemon and peach garnish, if desired
Directions
Measure out a cup each of white sugar and water; pit and dice 2 ripe peaches, leaving the skins on
Place the sugar, water and peaches in a small pot; bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the peaches are soft
Remove from heat and let cool for about an hour; strain through a fine sieve, pressing down on the peaches to get all of the juice
Juice one or two lemons to get 1/2 cup of fresh juice
Pour lemon juice through strainer into a glass pitcher; pour the peach syrup through the sieve into the pitcher
Add in 4-5 cups of chilled water; depending upon your sweetness preference
Serve over ice with a lemon and peach garnish
Tools used to make this recipe
New Star Foodservice Lemon Squeezer
© Simply Sundays 2017
All rights reserved
Published by