It has been a hot, humid and dry summer here in Saint Paul. We are doing our best to stay cool with trips to the pool, the air conditioning blasting, and of course sipping cool and delicious drinks.
This summer I have enjoyed making my own lemonades. This peachy version was a big hit with the family. The peaches add such a sweet mellow roundness to the traditional lemonade. Buy firm peaches and let them sit on your counter for a day or two to reach the perfect ripeness and flavor. Cheers!
Ingredients:
4 cups water
2 cups coarsely chopped peaches
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons depending on their size)
4 cups ice
1 peach cut into wedges for garnish
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Place peach mixture in a blender and let it just stand for 20 minutes with the lid on. Remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening and blend until smooth. Depending on the capacity of your blender you may need to do this in batches, so you don't have a huge spill. Pour into a large bowl.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Press cold peach mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid, discard solids.Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a peach wedge.
Serves 4-6
(Recipe from Cooking Light, June 2012)
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