Peach Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 recipe Homemade Lemonade or 8 cups of your favorite lemonade
• 4-5 peaches
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare Lemonade:

   • Follow the directions for your homemade lemonade recipe and set it aside or chill it if it's already prepared.

2. Prepare Peaches:

   • Wash the peaches thoroughly.
   • Slice the peaches and remove the pits.
   • Reserve about ¼ of the peach slices for later use (for garnish).

3. Blend Peach Mixture:

   • Take the remaining peach slices and add them to a blender.
   • Pour in 1 cup of the prepared lemonade.
   • Add 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves to the blender as well.
   • Blend the mixture until smooth.

4. Strain (Optional):

   • If you prefer a smoother consistency without the pulp, you can strain the blended peach mixture through a fine strainer or sieve into a pitcher.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Pour the blended peach mixture (strained or unstrained) into the pitcher with the remaining lemonade.

6. Mix Well:

   • Stir the peach mixture and the lemonade together until well combined.

7. Add Garnishes:

   • Add the reserved peach slices and some lemon slices to the pitcher for visual appeal.

8. Serve:

   • If desired, add ice to the pitcher to chill the lemonade without dilution, or simply serve the lemonade over ice in individual glasses.

9. Garnish Glasses:

   • Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of peach for an elegant touch.

Tips:

• To enhance the flavor, you can let the peach slices macerate in the lemonade for a while before serving.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more lemonade or blending in a bit of honey or simple syrup if needed.
• For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves with a bit of sugar before blending with the peaches.
• If you prefer a less pulpy texture, strain the peach mixture more thoroughly.