Ginger Peach Limeade
Sweet peaches + tart lime juice + spicy ginger = a refreshing summer beverage!Yield: about 1 liter
Servings: 6 x 6 oz servings
Ingredients
- 2½ cups cool filtered water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 3 cup sliced fresh peaches, skin peeled
- 2 inch fresh ginger root, skin peeled, chopped
Instructions
- In a small pot, heat 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar. Bring to a boil until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a blender, combine cooled simple syrup, lime juice, sliced peaches, and chopped ginger. Blend until smooth. Pour through a fine strainer (or cheesecloth).
- Pour limeade into pitcher. Add remaining 1 ½ cup water. Stir to combine. Taste and add more water if necessary. Keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store limeade in an airtight container in the fridge for to 3 days.
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice may be used in place of lime juice to create a lemonade version.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg