1. Add peaches, raspberries, and 1 cup of water to your blender. Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth with no chunks remaining. The mixture should look like a thick, vibrant pink smoothie.

2. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the blended fruit through, using the back of a wooden spoon to press and extract as much juice as possible. Push firmly to get every drop—you should end up with about 1 1/2 cups of smooth fruit juice. Discard the solids.

3. Pour the strained fruit mixture into your large pitcher. Add the remaining 7 cups of cold water, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. Stir vigorously for about a minute until the sugar dissolves completely and everything is well combined.

4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to get ice cold, or serve immediately over ice if you can’t wait. Give it a quick stir before pouring since some fruit may settle. Garnish with fresh peach slices or raspberries if desired.