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Peach Lemonade Recipe is a refreshing summer drink!

This Peach Lemonade is the ultimate golden summer refresher! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches and balanced by zesty lemon juice, it’s a thirst-quenching drink perfect for hot days, garden parties, or picnic coolers. Make it still or sparkling, and serve it over ice with fresh fruit for a vibrant, flavorful sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the peach syrup yields about 1 cup:1.16 lb ripe peaches (about 3 large), peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)2 cups water½ cup sugar (or use brown sugar, honey, or stevia)
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  • For the lemonade:⅓ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons3 cups water (or sparkling water, coconut water, or substitute up to ¼ cup alcohol)Lemon slices, for garnishPeach slices, for garnishMint leaves, optionalIce cubes, optional

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until peaches are soft and mushy.
  2. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to extract the syrup (you should get about 1 cup).
  3. Juice the lemons and set aside the juice (zest them first if you’d like to use it for garnish or another recipe).
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water or your chosen liquid.
  5. Stir well and adjust to taste—add more syrup for sweetness or lemon juice for tartness.
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  7. Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with lemon slices, peach slices, and fresh mint if desired.

Notes

You can prepare the peach syrup in advance and store it in the fridge for up to one week. This lemonade can easily be made into a sparkling or adult version by substituting soda water or a splash of vodka or white wine. For extra flair, freeze some peach slices and use them as fruity ice cubes.

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