Minted sparkling peach Meyer lemonade, what a mouthful to say! But it’s so refreshing and delicious, make a pitcher today! You can certainly use regular lemons, I just love the floral note and sweetness of the Meyer.

Minted Sparkling Peach Meyer Lemonade

Ingredients

Simple syrup (yields ~1.5 cups)

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• few sprigs of mint
• long strips of lemon peels (from 1 lemon)

Lemonade

• 1.5 cups infused simple syrup
• 1.5 cups freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• 4 cups sparkling water
• 2 nectarines or peaches, peeled and diced.
• ice

Directions

1. To make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a sauce pan, let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add in sprigs of mint and lemon peels. Let steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain the syrup and let cool.
2. In a large pitcher, muddle the nectarine/peach until smooth. Add in ice, simple syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Stir and adjust taste to your liking – Add more simple syrup or more lemon juice depending on how sweet or tart you like it.