While I prefer to post lemonade recipes at the beginning of warm weather season instead of towards the end of it, I did not want to let this day dedicated to my favorite Summery drink pass without some acknowledgement.
I had decided on a different recipe to commemorate this day, but I changed direction midstream when I found this one. Literally, midstream! I had made the other drink, taken the pictures, written the blog, and even told a friend about the recipe and that it was going to be posted today. But this alternate beverage was just too perfect for this month & this day to reserve it for another time. So, here it is!
Today’s post is a combination, on a couple of levels. Partnering National Peach Month with National Lemonade Day led me to this Peach Lemonade recipe. It takes my favorite Summer fruit and pairs it with my favorite Summer drink. I love the Summer evening colors of it along with its great taste! And adding a splash of white wine to it makes it even better!
Peach Lemonade
Peach Lemonade (adapted from tasteofhome.com)
Time Required: 20 minutes + chilling time, Makes: 5 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 medium peaches, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- Mint sprigs, optional
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, the peaches, and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, until the peaches are tender.
Make the peach syrup.
Remove the pot from the heat. Cool the peach mixture completely.
Allow the peach syrup to cool before adding it to the lemon & water.
In a large pitcher, combine the peach mixture, lemon juice, and remaining 2 cups of water.
Mix it all together well.
Chill until ready to serve and serve it over ice. Add lemon slices and mint to the beverage, if desired, along with some of the chopped peaches.
Serve the lemonade over ice with some fruit in it.
Enjoyment on so many levels today! ~Linda
Peach Lemonade (adapted from tasteofhome.com) Time Required: 20 minutes + chilling time, Makes: 5 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 medium peaches, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 medium lemon, sliced
- Mint sprigs, optional
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, the peaches and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, until the peaches are tender. Remove the pot from the heat and cool the peach mixture completely.
In a large pitcher, combine the peach mixture, lemon juice, and remaining 2 cups of water. Chill until ready to serve and serve it over ice. Add lemon slices and mint to the beverage, if desired, along with some of the chopped peaches.