Description
A refreshing homemade Raspberry Peach Lemonade combining fresh raspberries, ripe peaches, and tangy lemon juice, sweetened naturally with honey or sugar. Perfect for a cool, fruity beverage on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Other Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit: In a blender, combine the fresh raspberries and chopped peaches to create the fruity base for the lemonade.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the fruit mixture until smooth and well combined, ensuring a vibrant and consistent texture.
- Strain Juice: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, pressing gently with a spoon to extract maximum juice.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the strained fruit juice for a refreshing citrus kick.
- Combine Liquids: Pour in the cold water and stir to mix all the liquids evenly throughout the pitcher.
- Sweeten: Add honey or sugar to the pitcher, adjusting sweetness to your preference, and stir until fully dissolved.
- Season: Stir in the salt, ensuring it is evenly distributed to balance the flavors.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill glasses with ice cubes to chill the drink.
- Serve: Pour the homemade raspberry peach lemonade over the ice in each glass for a cool, refreshing drink.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally garnish with extra peach slices, raspberries, or lemon wedges before serving immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or sugar according to taste preference.
- Straining removes pulp and seeds, but you can retain them if you prefer a more textured drink.
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute some or all cold water with sparkling water.
- Keep refrigerated if not serving immediately and stir before serving.
