Description
Frozen Peach Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant summer cooler that blends the natural sweetness of frozen peaches with the tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice. This easy-to-make beverage is perfect for hot days, combining fruity flavors and icy texture to create the ultimate thirst quencher. Sweetened with sugar and optionally enhanced with honey or agave nectar, it’s a delicious, homemade lemonade that you can customize to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peach slices (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Optional Sweeteners
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar (for extra sweetness)
Garnishes
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, add the frozen peach slices, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and water for a balanced base.
- Add Sweetener: Pour in the granulated sugar and the optional honey or agave nectar to sweeten the mixture according to your preference.
- Blend: Blend until completely smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides. Adjust the texture by adding water if too thick or frozen peach slices if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the lemonade and modify sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar, honey, or lemon juice as desired.
- Optional Strain: For an extra smooth consistency, strain the lemonade through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp.
- Optional Re-blend with Ice: Re-blend with a handful of ice cubes for a chillier, smoother texture, being careful not to over-dilute the drink.
- Serve: Chill glasses in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, then pour the lemonade into chilled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste preference by increasing or decreasing sugar or honey/agave nectar.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of added sugar and rely more on the natural sweetness of the peaches.
- Straining is optional but recommended if you prefer a silky smooth lemonade without any fruit pulp.
- You can substitute water with sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- To make this recipe vegan, use agave nectar instead of honey.
- Freeze the lemon juice in ice cube trays ahead of time for convenience.
- Use ripe peaches before freezing for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
