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Peach Mint Lemonade

This sunny, summer drink tastes best when made with fresh, ripe peaches. Mint adds an extra dose of freshness to this revitalizing beverage.

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peach lemonade

Peach Mint Lemonade

Fresh peaches and mint with fresh lemon juice create this invigorating summer drink.
Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: drink, lemonade, mint, peach, peaches
Servings: 6
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Live Naturally Magazine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural cane sugar
  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups packed mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups peaches (about 3 medium), peeled and sliced
  • 1/2-1 cup lemon juice (2-4 large), fresh-squeezed

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 5 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Add mint leaves and boil for 2 minutes. Cool about an hour; then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a blender. Puree peaches with syrup.
  • Pour syrup blend into a pitcher, add lemon juice (start with ½ cup and increase to taste) and remaining water, stir until combined.
  • Serve in ice-filled glasses; garnish with additional peach slices and a sprig of mint, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g
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