Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of summer with this Peach Basil Lemonade, a delightful non-alcoholic drink that perfectly combines juicy peaches, zesty lemon, and fragrant basil. This refreshing beverage is ideal for sun-soaked picnics or relaxing backyard gatherings, offering a tantalizing taste of sunshine in every sip. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping you cool all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 10 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Wash the peaches and basil leaves thoroughly. Chop the peaches into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine the chopped peaches with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the peach mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher to separate the pulp from the juice.
- Add the remaining water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until well combined.
- Muddle some fresh basil leaves at the bottom of your glasses before pouring in the lemonade mix.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional basil leaves or peach slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water just before serving. Substitute peaches with other fruits like strawberries or raspberries for different flavor profiles.