Name: Peach and Basil Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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); Lemon slices; Peach slices; Chopped basil leaves

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

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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