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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Choose peaches that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the best flavor - they should smell sweet and fragrant

For the brightest color, use the ripest strawberries you can find - they should be red all the way through

If peaches aren't in season, you can use frozen peaches that have been thawed (avoid canned peaches in syrup)

To get more juice from your lemons, roll them firmly on the counter before cutting and juicing

For a clearer lemonade, double-strain all fruit purees through cheesecloth after using the mesh strainer

Prepare the fruit purees up to 2 days ahead and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator

For a less sweet version, reduce the honey/sugar and add more fresh lemon juice

The sea salt might seem unusual, but it enhances the natural flavors without making the drink taste salty

For a smoother drinking experience, muddle and strain fresh herbs rather than leaving them whole in the drink

Freeze some of the fruit puree in ice cube trays to create fruit ice cubes that won't dilute your drink

Fresh Peach & Strawberry Lemonade

Name: Fresh Peach & Strawberry Lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American, Summer
Ingredients: For the Fresh Lemonade Base:; 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 large lemons); 3/4 cup honey or pure cane sugar (adjust to taste); 6 cups cold water, divided; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (enhances flavors); For the Peach Puree:; 3 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Strawberry Puree:; 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; Pinch of salt; For Serving:; 2 cups ice cubes, plus more for serving; 1 peach, thinly sliced; 8-10 strawberries, sliced; 2 lemons, thinly sliced; Fresh mint or basil sprigs; Edible flowers (optional); Optional Add-ins:; Sparkling water for fizz; 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs (mint, basil, or rosemary); 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced (for infusing); Equipment:; Blender or food processor; Fine mesh strainer; Large pitcher (at least 2-quart capacity)

This vibrant Peach and Strawberry Lemonade combines the sweet succulence of ripe summer peaches with the bright tang of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons to create an incredibly refreshing beverage that's perfect for any occasion. Each glass delivers layers of naturally sweet fruit flavors balanced perfectly with just the right amount of tartness. The drink's gorgeous sunset gradient—shifting from deep rosy pink at the bottom to golden peach hues at the top—makes it as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to sip. Made with real fruit purees rather than artificial syrups, this lemonade offers authentic flavor that captures the essence of summer in every drop. A touch of honey and fresh herbs elevates this beyond ordinary lemonade, while the floating fruit garnishes and herb sprigs create an Instagram-worthy presentation. Perfect for picnics, garden parties, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon, this non-alcoholic refresher can be easily customized with a splash of sparkling water for effervescence or transformed into a cocktail for adult gatherings.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Fresh Lemonade Base:

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 large lemons)

3/4 cup honey or pure cane sugar (adjust to taste)

6 cups cold water, divided

1/4 teaspoon sea salt (enhances flavors)

For the Peach Puree:

3 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Puree:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon honey

Pinch of salt

For Serving:

2 cups ice cubes, plus more for serving

1 peach, thinly sliced

8-10 strawberries, sliced

2 lemons, thinly sliced

Fresh mint or basil sprigs

Edible flowers (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

Sparkling water for fizz

1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs (mint, basil, or rosemary)

1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced (for infusing)

Equipment:

Blender or food processor

Fine mesh strainer

Large pitcher (at least 2-quart capacity)

Citrus juicer or reamer

Wooden spoon or muddler

Tall serving glasses

Instructions

First, make the lemonade base. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the honey or sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.

Meanwhile, juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and excess pulp.

In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and 5 cups of cold water. Add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

For the peach puree, place the sliced peaches, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

Pour the peach puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract all the juice and discard any solids. Set aside.

For the strawberry puree, place the strawberries, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and pinch of salt in the blender. Blend until smooth.

Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a separate bowl, pressing to extract all the juice. Set aside.

To assemble the lemonade, reserve about 1/2 cup each of the peach and strawberry purees for creating the gradient effect. Stir the remaining purees into the lemonade base and mix well.

Add 2 cups of ice to the pitcher and stir to chill the lemonade.

For serving, fill glasses with ice. Pour about 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into the bottom of each glass.

Carefully pour the mixed lemonade over the back of a spoon to layer it on top of the strawberry puree.

Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of peach puree on top to create a beautiful sunset gradient effect.

Garnish each glass with fresh peach slices, strawberry slices, lemon wheels, and herbs. If using edible flowers, add them just before serving.

For a fizzy version, top each glass with a splash of sparkling water just before serving.

Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for stirring.

Fresh Peach & Strawberry Lemonade

JUE

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