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Fresh Peach Lemonade with Mint

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A quick and easy refreshing summer drink combining juicy peaches, tart lemon juice, and fresh mint for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 4 medium lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml fresh lemon juice)
  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste or use honey as alternative)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) cold water, divided
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  1. Peel the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to loosen skins. Slice and pit the peaches (about 10 minutes).
  2. Place sliced peaches in a blender with 1 cup (240 ml) cold water and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. For pulp-free lemonade, strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer (5 minutes).
  3. Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer, removing seeds, to yield about 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice (5 minutes).
  4. Place mint leaves in a large pitcher and gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon to release oils without shredding (2 minutes).
  5. Pour peach puree and lemon juice into the pitcher with muddled mint. Add granulated sugar and stir until dissolved (3 minutes).
  6. Add remaining 3 cups (720 ml) cold water and stir to combine. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with extra mint leaves or peach slices.

Notes

Use ripe peaches for best flavor. If peaches are not in season, frozen peaches can be thawed and drained before blending. Avoid over-muddling mint to prevent bitterness. For a sparkling version, substitute half or all cold water with sparkling water just before serving. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving if separation occurs.

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