Essy's Essentials

Peach, Rosemary & Sparkling Water Lemonade

A sun-warm pitcher for slow afternoons, with peach, lemon and a whisper of rosemary.

A glass pitcher and two glasses of peach and rosemary sparkling lemonade with ice, lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs.

Set at Piazza del Lume

15 minutes, plus 10 minutes infusing · Serves 4

a sun-warm pitcher for slow afternoons

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 small rosemary sprig
  • 500ml chilled sparkling water
  • 250ml cold still water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices, to serve

Method

  1. Add the peaches, lemon juice and honey to a jug and gently muddle.
  2. Add the rosemary sprig and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour in the sparkling water and still water.
  4. Fill glasses with ice and pour over the lemonade.
  5. Add lemon slices and a little extra peach, then serve at once.

Essy note: Beautiful on a terrace table with lots of ice and a bowl of salty snacks.

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Esther, founder of Essy's Essentials

Written by Esther

Esther is a photographer and storyteller, and the founder of Essy's Essentials - a seasonal home for stories, rituals, recipes and everyday luxuries.

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