Irresistible Peach Citrusade Recipe Perfect for Summer
A refreshing homemade drink combining juicy peaches and zesty citrus, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
- Juice from 2 medium lemons
- Juice from 1 large orange
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 4 cups cold, filtered water
- Ice (optional, for serving)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the peaches into smaller chunks.
- Blend the sliced peaches in a blender until smooth. Add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick.
- Juice the lemons and orange, then strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- In a large pitcher, mix the peach puree, citrus juice, honey (or agave), and water. Stir until well combined and the honey dissolves completely.
- Add ice to the pitcher or individual glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best sweetness. Adjust the sweetness with honey or agave syrup to taste. Chill the drink for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: peach citrusade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade drink, peach lemonade