Ingredients
3 peaches, peeled and chopped
¾ cup sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
5 cups water
Instructions
In a saucepan, bring peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of the water to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion or regular blender.
Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer, pressing to extract juice. Discard solids.
Cool the mixture completely.
In a pitcher, mix the cooled peach base with lemon juice and remaining 3 cups of water.
Stir well. Serve chilled over ice with garnish if desired.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: ~130 per serving (depending on sweetness and portion size)