Description
Ginger Peach Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing beverage for warm summer days and vibrant gatherings. This delightful drink blends the sweetness of ripe peaches, the zing of fresh ginger, and the tangy twist of lemon juice to create a tantalizing, thirst-quenching experience. Perfectly suited for picnics, barbecues, or a serene afternoon at home, this lemonade is not only visually stunning with its bright hues but also packed with flavor that will impress your guests. Easy to make and customizable to your taste preferences, you can enjoy this healthy alternative to sugary drinks while savoring every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches
- 1 ½ inch piece of fresh ginger
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 5 cups cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine chopped peaches, sliced ginger, sugar, and water. Simmer over medium heat until bubbling (about 5 minutes), then cool slightly.
- Blend: Transfer cooled mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
- Mix: Add fresh lemon juice and cold water to the pitcher. Stir until well combined.
- Serve: Pour over ice in tall glasses garnished with peach slices and mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg