Description
Raspberry peach lemonade offers summer’s most refreshing blend of fruity sweetness and zesty citrus. Juicy raspberries and ripe peaches dance with tangy lemon, creating a cool liquid paradise you’ll crave on sultry afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Fruits:
- 4 fresh peaches, pitted and diced into large chunks
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Liquid Base:
- 7 cups (1.66 liters) cold water
- 1¼ cups (296 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (from approximately 4 lemons)
Sweeteners and Additives:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups (296 milliliters) water
Garnish (Optional):
- Ice cubes
- Additional raspberries
- Additional peach slices
- Mint sprigs
Instructions
- Pulverize the peaches and raspberries in a high-powered blender, transforming them into a silky, vibrant liquid by adding water and processing until completely smooth.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a spacious mixing vessel, gently cascading the fruit mixture through the sieve and using a spatula to extract maximum liquid, leaving behind seeds and fibrous remnants.
- Craft a delicate simple syrup by dissolving granulated sugar in water over medium heat, allowing the liquid to gently bubble and thicken for approximately three minutes before removing from heat to cool completely.
- Construct the lemonade foundation in a generously sized pitcher by integrating cold water, freshly squeezed citrus juice, and ice cubes, creating a crisp base for the fruity infusion.
- Incorporate the cooled simple syrup and strained fruit puree into the lemonade, stirring thoroughly to ensure a harmonious blend of flavors and consistent texture.
- Refrigerate the beverage to achieve optimal chilling, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their refreshing qualities.
- When serving, embellish glasses with optional garnishes such as plump raspberries, delicate peach slivers, and aromatic mint sprigs to elevate the visual and sensory experience.
Notes
- Prep your fruits by thoroughly washing raspberries and peaches to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- Straining the puree is crucial for a smooth, seed-free lemonade with a silky texture.
- Simple syrup adds sweetness and helps blend flavors more effectively than granulated sugar.
- Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding more simple syrup or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a more refreshing and instantly cold summer drink.
- Experiment with garnishes like fresh mint or a lemon wheel to elevate the drink’s visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg