Peach Lemonade
A refreshing drink that blends juicy peaches and bright lemon flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe peaches, pitted and sliced Very ripe peaches give the best sweetness and aroma.
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons) Tip: Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to get more juice.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste; honey or agave works too.
- 4 cups filtered water, divided Option: Use sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- as needed cubes ice cubes For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Blend the peaches until smooth. Strain if you want it extra silky.
- Juice the lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice. Remove any seeds.
- Make the simple syrup by warming 1 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- In a large pitcher, stir together the peach puree, lemon juice, and the cooled syrup.
- Add the remaining 3 cups cold water, stir well, and taste to adjust sweetness.
- Chill the lemonade for best flavor and serve over ice with garnishes of mint or lemon slices.
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered pitcher for 3-4 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for peach lemonade cubes to chill drinks without dilution.