Sparkling Peach Lemonade
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
I made a pitcher of this for a backyard lunch and watched it disappear in under thirty minutes. Ten lemons juiced, three peaches, three pears, and five apricots cooked with sugar and water until soft, then blended into a smooth puree. Chilled. Mixed in a pitcher with ice, the lemon juice, and topped with sparkling water.
The fruit puree is thick and sweet, and it turns the lemon juice into something richer than regular lemonade. The pear and apricot smooth out the tartness while the peach stays bright and recognisable. The sparkling water lifts everything. It fizzes in the glass and makes each sip feel light and cold.
Tips for Making Sparkling Peach Lemonade
Cook the fruit until completely soft
Peaches, pears, and apricots with sugar and water over medium heat for about five minutes. The fruit should be collapsing and the liquid syrupy.
Blend until completely smooth. Strain if you want a clearer drink. Unstrained has more body and flavour.
Add sparkling water last
Mix the fruit puree and lemon juice in a pitcher with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently once.
Aggressive stirring releases the carbonation. Pour the sparkling water slowly and fold once with a spoon.
Sparkling Peach Lemonade
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Total Time: 15 minutes -
Yield: Serves 4
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Pin RecipeDescription
A refreshing sparkling juice made with stone fruit and pear puree for a sweet sip of summertime.
Ingredients
- 10 lemons (juiced)
- 3 peaches
- 3 pears
- 5 apricots
- 240 ml water
- sugar to taste
- sparkling water
Instructions
- Cook peaches, pears, and apricots with sugar and water over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the fruit is soft.
- Blend the mixture in a blender until smooth.
- Chill the fruit puree in the fridge.
- Fill a pitcher with ice, mix in fresh lemon juice and fruit puree.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Optional: Add a splash of rum or vodka for an adult cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Cocktail
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen fruit?
Yes. Thaw slightly before cooking with sugar and water. The puree will be the same once blended.
How tart should it be?
Ten lemons is tart. Adjust the sugar to taste after mixing. The fruit puree balances the acidity, but personal preference varies.
Can I add alcohol?
An ounce of vodka or white wine turns this into a cocktail. One to two ounces per glass. The lemon and fruit puree balance the alcohol well.
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