Description
The Peach Mint Lemonade Cooler is a vibrant, refreshing drink that tantalizes the taste buds with its sweet, juicy peach flavor and a hint of cool mint. The combination of zesty lemon and fresh mint creates a delightful sensory experience, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches: 4 ripe, pitted and sliced
- Fresh Mint Leaves: 1/2 cup, loosely packed
- Lemon Juice: 1 cup, freshly squeezed
- Water: 4 cups
- Sugar: 1/2 cup (or to taste)
- Ice: as needed
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced peaches, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, add the peach mixture and 4 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- Gently muddle the mint leaves in a separate bowl to release their oils, then add them to the pitcher.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional mint leaves and peach slices.
Notes
- This drink can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a sweeter drink, adjust the sugar to your taste.
- Substitute honey or agave syrup for sugar for a natural sweetener option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: beverages
- Method: blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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