Description
This peach and basil lemonade is an easy-to-make, hydrating beverage packed with natural fruit flavors and herbal notes. Customize it to your taste with optional garnishes or substitutes like mint or honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, adjust based on the sweetness of the peaches)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (approximately 3 large leaves or 5-6 small ones)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chilled water, divided
- Ice cubes (optional, as needed for serving)
Optional Garnishes:
- Lemon slices
- Peach slices
- Chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients:
In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, fresh lemon juice, sugar (if using), basil leaves, salt, and 2 cups of chilled water. Blend until smooth. - Strain the Mixture:
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove the pulp. Press the pulp with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. - Mix and Adjust:
Add the remaining 1 cup of chilled water to the strained liquid. Stir well and taste. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed. - Serve:
Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lemonade into the glasses. Garnish with lemon slices, peach slices, or additional chopped basil leaves for a beautiful presentation. - Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing blend of flavors.
Notes
- Herb Substitutions: If basil isn’t available or preferred, replace it with fresh mint or rosemary for a unique twist.
- Fruit Variations: Try swapping peaches with other fruits like strawberries, mangoes, or watermelon for different flavor profiles.
- Sweetener Alternatives: Replace sugar with honey, agave syrup, or your favorite sugar substitute for a healthier option.
- Make It Sparkling: Replace 1 cup of water with soda water for a fizzy version of the drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg