Description
This sparkling peach lemonade is a refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of fresh peaches with the tartness of lemons and a hint of mint. Perfect for any summer gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, pitted and chopped
- 4 large lemons, juiced
- 10–12 mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Start by washing, pitting, and chopping the fresh peaches into small pieces.
- Blend the Peaches: In a blender, combine the chopped peaches and 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Juice the Lemons: Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and fresh mint leaves. Stir well to mix everything together.
- Add Sparkling Water: Slowly pour in the sparkling water, stirring gently to combine.
- Chill: Let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Serve: Pour the sparkling peach lemonade into glasses filled with ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and peach slices.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, you can use a sugar substitute or skip the sweetener altogether.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: sparkling peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, easy recipe