Strawberry Peach Lemonade
This strawberry peach lemonade blends fresh strawberries and peaches into a fruit puree and combines it with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for a bright, refreshing summer drink ready in 20 minutes.
Servings 5
Ingredients
The Simple Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
The Lemonade
- 1/2 lb fresh strawberries stems removed
- 3 ripe peaches pitted and chopped
- 1 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups cold water to taste
- Ice
For Garnish
- Peach slices
- Strawberry slices
- Lemon wheels
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 cups water. Heat over medium heat, stirring, just until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Add the strawberries and chopped peaches to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- For a smoother lemonade, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids. Skip this step if you prefer a more textured, pulpy lemonade.
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and fruit puree. Stir well.
- Add 2 to 2 1/2 cups of cold water and stir. Taste and adjust the sweetness or water level to your preference.
- Chill well and serve over ice with peach slices, strawberry slices, lemon wheels, and fresh mint as garnish.
Notes
- Make the simple syrup ahead of time and refrigerate it so it is completely cold before adding to the pitcher. Adding warm syrup will dilute the ice and melt it quickly.
- Fresh lemon juice is non-negotiable here. Bottled lemon juice does not have the same brightness and the entire drink is built around fresh citrus flavor.
- Start with 2 cups of water and taste before adding more. The sweetness and tartness of the fruit varies so adjust to your own preference.
- For a party, make a double batch and keep it in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for up to 3 days.