Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Water (for syrup)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Fresh Ripe Peaches, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 4 cups Cold Water (or Sparkling Water)
  • Peach Slices for garnish
  • Lemon Wheels for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Make the Simple Syrup: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until all sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Peaches: Roughly chop the peeled and pitted peaches. Place chopped peaches into the blender.
  3. Purée: Pour about half of the warm simple syrup (approx. 1/2 cup) over the peaches. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Strain (Recommended): Pour the peach mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing down on the solids with a spatula to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp solids.
  5. Combine Base: In the large pitcher, combine the strained peach liquid, the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the remaining simple syrup. Stir well.
  6. Dilute and Chill: Add the 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir everything together thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
  7. Serve: Chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavour blending. Serve over plenty of ice, garnishing each glass with fresh peach slices and a lemon wheel.