Sparkling Peach Lemonade

At home / Recipe

Sweet peaches, fresh lemon and a splash of sparkle. This refreshing, alcohol free drink pairs beautifully with a Southern dinner.

Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Cooling time: About 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced peaches, fresh or frozen
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 cups chilled sparkling water
• Ice
• Peach slices, lemon wheels and fresh mint for garnish

Directions

1. Combine peaches, sugar and ½ cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring and lightly mashing the peaches, until softened and the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl, pressing gently to extract the juice. Discard the solids. Let the peach syrup cool, then refrigerate until chilled.
3. Stir the lemon juice into the chilled peach syrup.
4. Divide the peach lemonade mixture among four large glasses filled with ice. Top each with ¾ cup sparkling water and stir gently.
5. Garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels and fresh mint. Serve immediately.

The Secret to the Sparkle

Add sparkling water just before serving to keep every glass bright and bubbly.

Make Ahead Tip

Prepare the peach syrup and lemon mixture up to two days ahead and refrigerate in a covered container. Add ice and sparkling water when ready to serve.

Recipe and image supplied by OYT.