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Peach Lemonade

Peach Lemonade | Easy Homemade Summer Drink

This Peach Lemonade combines juicy peaches with freshly squeezed lemons for a sweet, tangy, and incredibly refreshing drink. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect beverage for hot summer days, backyard gatherings, and family celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe peaches peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Peach slices for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves optional

Equipment

  • 1 Blender Blend peaches
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer Optional for smoother lemonade
  • 1 Saucepan Prepare simple syrup
  • 1 Large Pitcher Mix lemonade
  • 1 Citrus Juicer Juice lemons

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.Blend the peaches until smooth.Strain the peach puree if you prefer a smoother lemonade.In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water.Stir well until fully mixed.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.Fill glasses with ice.Pour in the chilled peach lemonade.Garnish with peach slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint.Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Fresh lemon juice provides the brightest flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • Sparkling water can replace some of the cold water.
  • Frozen peaches work well when fresh peaches aren't available.
  • Best served well chilled.
    Use ripe, juicy peaches for the sweetest and most flavorful homemade peach lemonade.