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7UP®Sparkling Peach Lemonade is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for your warm weather get togethers and social nights. Crisp, refreshing 7UP is paired with sweet lemonade and peaches and garnished with mint.
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7UP® SPARKLING PEACH LEMONADE
Summer is in full swing and nothing screams summer like peaches and lemonade.
When I think of summers growing up I always think of sweet, juicy peaches. I also think of sweet lemonade on a hot day. Today’s recipe for 7UP® Sparkling Peach Lemonade is the perfect drink to celebrate summer with your friends or family. When I am having a big group over, I always make a pitcher of this Sparkling Peach Lemonade for everyone to enjoy.
This drink is so easy to put together and only requires four simple ingredients: 7UP to create a crisp, refreshing and bubbly drink mixed with sweet lemonade and juicy peaches. My go-to store for this simple drink is my local Giant Eagle. I like to garnish my Sparkling Peach Lemonade with fresh mint that I grow in my garden. If you are looking for a cocktail for your crowd, this easily works – just add vodka and peach schnapps. I will often make two pitchers: a mocktail for those that are under 21 and a cocktail version for the adults. When making the cocktail version, one of my favorite things to do is muddle some of the mint into the drink – similar to what you would do with a mojito.
I am excited to be mixing up this drink with 7UP because 7UP offers versatility that can be enjoyed in many ways, from straight up, mixed in a cocktail, punch, or even in food to create something bigger at your social gatherings and picnics. I am one of those people that loves bubbles in my drinks, and 7UP is the perfect option to have on hand at all times.
Not only does it add those bubbles in to your drinks, it also offers you that crisp, refreshing drink you need on a hot day. You can do a lot with 7UP because it has the right balance of bubbles and a crisp, “milder” taste.
I know as well as anyone that finding time to get together with friends and family can be difficult in our hectic lives but this 7UP® Sparkling Peach Lemonade is the perfect beverage to help you celebrate and enjoy time together. Whether you are enjoying an evening at home with a small group of friends, watching sports, attending a game night, karaoke or picnic, this summer drink is a must.
When I get together with my family and friends, food and drink are always the center of our time together. I think a lot of that stems from my childhood and the fact that any family event involved a delicious spread of food and refreshing drinks. I enjoy sharing the food and drinks I love with others.
I should mention that I shop at my local Giant Eagle to buy all of my fresh ingredients.
If you have a Giant Eagle near you, you probably know the large selection they have for all types of ingredients and products. I love being able to walk in and pick up my fresh peaches and mint in the produce section and then head to the drink aisle to pick up my 7UP and lemonade.
If I was putting together a summer get together with friends, here are a few recipes I would be making to pair with my 7UP Sparkling Peach Lemonade.
#MixItUpWith7UP
IDEAS TO PAIR WITH YOUR SPARKLING PEACH LEMONADE:
Appetizers are always a must at a social gathering and I especially love this Mango and Black Bean Salsa or this 5 Ingredient Watermelon Salsa
Grill up your main dish: try these Sweet & Spicy Turkey Burgers with Guacamole or these Shish Taouk Chicken Thighs
Pasta salads are always a huge hit at get togethers with friends and families: try this Summer Orzo Pasta Salad or this Spring Pasta Salad
Side dishes are a must when hosting your guests: I like these Za’atar Roasted Carrots or Roasted Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower
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7UP® Sparkling Peach Lemonade
Sparkling Peach Lemonade is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for your warm weather get togethers and social nights. Crisp, refreshing 7UP is paired with sweet lemonade and peaches and garnished with mint.
Ingredients
For the peach puree:
- 4 fresh peaches, pitted, then diced into large chunks
- 1 cup water
For the Sparkling Peach Lemonade:
- 1 - 12-ounce can of frozen lemonade concentrate
- 36 ounces cold water
- 1 - 12-ounce can of 7UP
- 4 peaches, pits removed, sliced {divided}
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, stem removed {optional for garnish}
For the cocktail version:
- 4 ounces vodka {1/2 cup}
- 2 ounces peach schnapps
Instructions
MOCKTAIL VERSION:
For the peach puree:
Put the peaches in a blender or food processor and blend until the peaches are pureed. Set aside.
For the Sparkling Peach Lemonade:
In a large pitcher, add the lemonade, peach puree and the 7UP. Stir well. Add in the slices of peach. When ready to serve, add ice to each glass and pour the peach lemonade over ice and garnish with fresh mint and one additional peach slice.
FOR THE COCKTAIL VERSION:
For the peach puree:
Put the peaches in a blender or food processor and blend until the peaches are pureed. Set aside.
For the Sparkling Peach Lemonade:
In a large pitcher, add the lemonade, peach puree and the 7UP. Stir well. Add in the slices of peach.
Add the vodka and peach schnapps into the pitcher and stir.
When ready to serve, add ice to each glass and pour the peach lemonade over ice and garnish with fresh mint and one additional peach slice.
Notes
If you would rather make your own lemonade, I usually do about 7 cups of water and 5 lemons, {juiced}. If you want the lemonade to be on the sweeter side, you can add honey or agave.
Gina/Running to the Kitchen
Friday 22nd of June 2018
What a great idea!
Julia
Sunday 24th of June 2018
Thanks! We love this drink!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Wednesday 20th of June 2018
Peach lemonade sounds SO refreshing! I can't wait to try this!
Julia
Wednesday 20th of June 2018
Hope you like it!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
Wednesday 20th of June 2018
We always have 7UP on hand, just for things like this. I LOVE how you added fresh peaches to this bubbly lemonade. Saving this, going to make it this summer!
Julia
Wednesday 20th of June 2018
We do too-it's great to have on hand this time of year! And yes, peaches and lemonade are a great pairing.
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
Wednesday 20th of June 2018
This is the perfect summer drink for a crowd! I love that you can make both a grown-up and mocktail version!
Julia
Wednesday 20th of June 2018
Yes! We love making both options when we have a party!
Kris
Tuesday 19th of June 2018
This sounds like a great party drink for a family reunion ((or other big get-together).
Julia
Tuesday 19th of June 2018
It really is a great option for a party or get together!