Lemonades are always the best way to quench our thirst in this sweltering weather. This classic glass of lemon juice is a go-to summer drink for many people around the world. The best part about this drink would be the use of handful ingredients and its wide availability. You don’t have to gather a bunch of ingredients or have to go an extra mile to assemble them. Since lemonade is so easy to prepare you can add a hint of seasonal fruit into it as well, to make it more interesting and palpable. There is an array of pulpy fruits that you can add to amp up the beverage but a squashy peach can be a perfect addition to jazz up the drink to a whole new level. Moreover, the natural sweetness of the fruit won’t require any sugar in the drink which works very well for all the dieters who are avoiding the artificial sweeteners. In this recipe of peach lemonade, it is recommended to use fresh peaches instead of frozen ones as the fresh fruit has more pulp and sweetness to it than the latter. Here’s the recipe for the refreshing peach lemonade.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh peaches, deseeded and diced
- 3 ½ nos. lemon zest
- ½ cup honey
- 6-7 cups cold water, divided
- 1 ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 5-6 nos. mint leaves, garnish
Preparations:
1. In a saucepan, add diced peaches and heat it over medium-low flame. Then add honey, lemon zest and 2 cups of water. Gently stir the mixture until the peaches burst.
2. Once they burst, try to mash them with a spoon or fork.
3. Let it cook for some time until the concoction thickens. Make sure not to burn it.
4. Turn off the flame and transfer the mixture into a heat-resistant bowl. Let it cool down for some time. You can also refrigerate it to accelerate the process.
5. After that sieve the mixture to remove the chunks of the peaches.
6. In a large pitcher add lemon juice, remaining water and the prepared peach mixture into it. Give it a good stir.
7. Lastly, garnish it with mint leaves.
Your rejuvenating peach lemonade is ready. Enjoy the weather with its freshness.