Description
A refreshing drink that combines the sweet flavor of fresh peaches with zesty lemons and bubbly soda, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups chilled sparkling water
- Plenty of ice cubes
- A handful of fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the peaches soften (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Pour the peach mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the peach puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to remove the solids, pressing down with a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 2 cups of water into the peach syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to chill it completely.
- Just before serving, add the chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the punch over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.
Notes
Choose ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor. You can prepare the peach syrup a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, party punch