Have you ever tasted Peach Lemonade? I had no idea that amazing combination even existed until a picture of it jumped out at me while flipping through a cookbook, Cooking Light’s New Way to Cook Light, 2012. Fresh sweet peaches and tangy lemons make a refreshing summer lemonade. A new delicious way to quench your thirst, that’s for sure!
Even with a ton of online foodie sites like Foodgawker, Tastespotting, and the beautiful sites of talented food bloggers, the old-fashioned way of flipping though cookbooks that display pretty pictures is still one of my favorite things to do. I enjoy turning each thick glossy page, checking out how the pros display their foods and drinks. I look at the ingredient list of the recipe, and make a mental note of what I have in my pantry and what I would need to buy. I ooh and aahthe perfect lighting and artistic styling displayed.
When you see the words Peach Lemonade, it sounds interesting, but it’s the pretty orange-yellow color of the drink, and the cool serving ladle in the photo that makes me linger on the page. Don’t mind that I’m in a STORE (usually Marshall’s or Ross because book stores are nonexistent!), and shoppers are roaming around me. I’ll flip to another page, and one more. If I’m shopping with my hubby, he’ll say “just buy it!! haha! Usually, it won’t come home with me because I seriously I have TONS of “must try” recipes bookmarked and plenty of cookbooks. The recipe recommend discarding the solids from the peaches after straining. I saved mine and used it in my smoothie! Double your beverage use!
Peach Lemonade
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This time, I brought it home! I added another 500 fabulous food gawking cookbook pages to my collection, and I immediately earmarked another 20 or so “must try” recipes 🙂
With so many juicy ripe peaches in our stores, it only seemed appropriate that this Peach Lemonade would be the first recipe I tried. Tart and sweet, it’s delicious.
Adding peaches is a nice twist to classic lemonade. It’s refreshing, so get prepared to quench your thirst, and if you want to turn this into an adult beverage, add a splash (or two) of light rum or vodka!
Norma Chang
July 25, 2013 at 11:43 amOh, I like this very much local peaches should be in season pretty soon, this is a must make.
Sandra
July 26, 2013 at 4:46 amIt’s so tasty and refreshing, Norma!
Bam's Kitchen
July 26, 2013 at 8:03 amHow refreshing and delicate flavors. I saw some nectarines in the market the other day and waiting for the peaches to arrive to Hong Kong. I also looking through real cook books and thumbing through the pages and pictures. There is nothing more satisfying on a rainy day.
Hotly Spiced
July 26, 2013 at 11:23 amNo, I’ve never had peach lemonade but it certainly looks delicious and refreshing. It’s not peach season here at the moment but I sure wish it was – I love peaches xx
Heather @ SugarDish(Me)
August 4, 2013 at 3:56 pmIt hasn’t been long since I posted my easy homemade lemonade– I loooove it. I am so into the addition of peaches!! Super great, Sandra! Also– those glasses? adorable.
Jessica Murray
August 12, 2013 at 6:09 pmNot only do I love this recipe, but I’m IN LOVE with what you did to those jars!! Please, share your secret….what type of paint did you use on the outside? I love the color of the paint and the fact that they are raised dots….much easier to keep hold of those slippery jars!
Sandra
August 13, 2013 at 1:39 amI’m so glad you like them! I used Glass paint (Gloss Opaque) by Martha Stewart. I just followed the directions on prepping the glass and then started dotting away! Here’s a link to the crafts department. http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2012/09/our-new-martha-stewart-glass-paint-line.html Have fun 🙂 ~Sandra
Marlene @Nosh My Way
June 10, 2014 at 7:33 amI hvae had peach tea before but not peach lemonade. It sounds so refreshing.
Sandra Shaffer
June 10, 2014 at 11:03 pmIt definitely quenches your thirst! I really like the peach lemonade combo.
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
June 23, 2014 at 6:22 amI have to tell you, I am a self professed cookbook whore. I have a room full of cookbooks and, like you, for me, it’s all about those photos that draw you in! This drink recipe sound delicious. I have a bit of mango puree leftover in the fridge, which I think I could replace the peaches with for a yummy drink inspired by this one! Of course, the peaches have been amazing this year so far, so maybe I just need to do both!
Sandra Shaffer
June 24, 2014 at 7:13 amYes! Try it with the mango! Love it when I can inspire you to give a recipe your own twist! LOL- glad I have company when it comes to cookbooks 🙂
Stephanie Pass
June 23, 2014 at 10:08 pmOh this Peach Lemonade looks amazing! One of my favorite drinks and I always love to find new recipes for my favorite things. Can’t wait to try it!
Sandra Shaffer
June 24, 2014 at 6:43 amThanks, Stephanie! It’s so fresh tasting. Perfect for warm weather!