Peach Strawberry Lemonade (Print Version)
Fresh Peach Strawberry Lemonade made with blended fruit, real lemon juice, and a light simple syrup for a bright summer pitcher drink.
# Ingredients:
For the fruit base
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4 ripe peaches, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g), pitted and sliced
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2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled
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1 cup (240 ml) cold water
For the syrup and lemonade
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1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
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1/3 cup (80 ml) water
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1 1/4 cups (300 ml) fresh lemon juice, from about 6-8 lemons
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5-6 cups (1.2-1.4 L) cold water, to taste
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2 cups ice, plus more for serving
For garnish
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1 peach, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup (75 g) sliced strawberries
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1 lemon, sliced into wheels
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Fresh mint sprigs
# Instructions:
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Combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from the heat and cool.
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Rinse the peaches, strawberries, and lemons under cool running water. Pit and slice the peaches, hull the strawberries, and juice the lemons.
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Add the peaches, strawberries, and 1 cup cold water to a blender. Blend until very smooth, about 45-60 seconds.
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For a smoother lemonade, pour the fruit puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon. For a pulpy lemonade, add the puree straight to the pitcher.
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Stir in the fresh lemon juice, cooled syrup, and 5 cups cold water. Taste, then add up to 1 more cup water if you want it lighter.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice with peach slices, strawberries, lemon wheels, and mint.
# Notes:
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Makes about 8 cups, depending on how much water you add.
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Best served very cold within 2 days.
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For sparkling lemonade, replace part of the cold water with sparkling water just before serving.