Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
Juice of 3 large lemons (about 1 cup)
1 cup sugar or honey/agave (to taste)
2 cups water (for simple syrup)
2 more cups water (still or sparkling)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar (or honey/agave) in 2 cups of water to make a syrup.
- In a blender, combine peach slices, lemon juice, simple syrup, and 2 cups water. Blend until smooth.
- Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother texture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice with a sprig of mint or additional peach slices, if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen peaches when out of season.
- Add a splash of orange or lime juice for extra citrus depth.
- Use sparkling water instead of still for a fizzy version.
- Sweeten with honey, agave, or stevia as alternatives.
- Add a splash of vodka or white wine for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended, No-cook
- Cuisine: American / Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
