Description
Sweet Tart Peach Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining juicy ripe peaches with freshly squeezed lemons for the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This easy homemade lemonade is bursting with fresh fruit flavor and is ideal for BBQs, picnics, pool parties, or relaxing on a hot afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Peach Syrup
- 3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5–6 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh peach slices
- Lemon wheels
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Frozen peach slices
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the peach syrup: Combine peaches, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the peaches become soft. Mash lightly, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Mix the lemonade: In a large pitcher, stir together the peach syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cold water until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over plenty of ice.
- Garnish: Add fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint sprigs for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy this refreshing homemade peach lemonade.
Notes
For a sparkling version, replace half of the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving. Frozen peaches work beautifully when fresh peaches are out of season. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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