Description
This Frozen Peach Lemonade is the perfect refreshing summer drink, combining the natural sweetness of frozen peaches with the tangy brightness of fresh lemon juice. Blended into a smooth, slushy texture, this lemonade is easy to make, customizable to your preferred sweetness level, and beautifully garnished with mint and lemon slices for an extra zingy presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary 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 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar (for extra sweetness)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, combine the frozen peach slices, freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and granulated sugar. If you’re using honey or agave nectar, add it now as well.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything until you achieve a completely smooth and slushy consistency. This may take a few minutes depending on your blender’s strength. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure all peach chunks are incorporated.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar, honey, or agave nectar a tablespoon at a time, blending again after each addition. If too sweet, balance with a splash more lemon juice.
- Check the Consistency: Ensure the lemonade is thick and slushy like a smoothie. If it’s too thick, gradually add more water a tablespoon at a time, blending to integrate. If too thin, add additional frozen peach slices and blend again.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the drink extra cold upon serving.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the frozen peach lemonade into the chilled glasses, leaving some room at the top for garnish.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices. Adding a few fresh peach slices on top enhances the presentation and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the lemonade right away while it’s still nicely frozen. If storing, keep in the freezer for a short time but allow to thaw slightly before stirring or blending again to restore texture.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness to your taste by varying the sugar and optional honey/agave.
- For a thinner consistency, increase water gradually until desired texture is reached.
- Serving glasses chilled helps keep the lemonade cold longer.
- If storing, be prepared to re-blend to restore the slushy texture after thawing.
- This beverage is best consumed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
