Peachy Lemon Drink (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Peach Lemonade
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4-5 juicy peaches, perfectly ripe
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8 cups of your favorite lemonade, whether homemade or store-bought
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A handful of mint leaves, about 1 tablespoon, with extras for topping
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Ice cubes to keep things cool
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Freshly sliced lemons for extra flair
# Instructions:
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Make a batch of homemade lemonade if that’s your thing, or just grab a ready-made one from the store. Pop it in the fridge or set it aside until you’re ready.
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Give the peaches a good rinse, then slice them up, taking out the pits. Save some slices—about a fourth of them—to pretty up your drinks later.
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Toss the rest of the peach slices into a blender along with 1 cup of your lemonade and the tablespoon of fresh mint leaves. Blend it until it’s smooth and velvety.
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Want it silky smooth? Run your peach mix through a fine strainer before pouring it into a pitcher. Love it thick? Skip this step entirely.
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Stir the blended peach mix together with the rest of your lemonade in a big pitcher and mix it all up nicely.
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Add those reserved peach slices and some lemon ones to your pitcher to make it look fancy. Pour it over ice into glasses and top with mint and peach slices for a pretty finish.
# Notes:
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Peak-season peaches make all the difference—go for ones that are soft and smell sweet.
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Skip adding ice to the pitcher so your lemonade doesn’t end up watered down. Keep the cubes for the glasses.
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Want a grown-up twist? Pour a splash of vodka or white rum into each glass.