Fresh Peach Lemon Mint Drink

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4 servings

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Ingredients

• 3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1/3 – 1/2 cup sugar or honey (to taste)

• 3 cups cold water or sparkling water

• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

• 10–15 fresh mint leaves

• Ice cubes

Optional:

• Green tea or black tea (for peach iced tea version)

• Lime slices for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1 – Make Peach Syrup

1. In a saucepan, add:

   • Peach slices

   • Sugar (or honey)

   • 1/2 cup water

2. Simmer on low heat for 8–10 minutes until peaches soften.

3. Lightly mash peaches, then strain and cool.

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Step 2 – Mix the Drink

In a large pitcher, combine:

• Peach syrup

• Lemon juice

• Cold water or sparkling water

Stir well.

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Step 3 – Add Fresh Ingredients

Add:

• Fresh peach slices

• Cucumber slices

• Mint leaves

Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.

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Step 4 – Serve

1. Fill glasses with ice.

2. Pour the peach drink over ice.

3. Garnish with mint, peach slices, and lemon.

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Variations

• Peach Iced Tea: Replace water with brewed and chilled green or black tea

• Sparkling Peach Soda: Use only sparkling water

• Cocktail Version: Add vodka or white rum