Homemade Peach Lemonade
This Homemade Peach Lemonade is bursting with fresh peach flavor and zesty lemon, making it the perfect summer cooler. Naturally sweetened and incredibly refreshing, it’s ideal for picnics, cookouts, or just relaxing on the porch.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water for syrup
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice from 2 lemons
- 3 cups water or sparkling water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Lemon slices peach slices, and mint (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, simmer chopped peaches, sugar, and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then strain.
- Juice 2 lemons.
- Mix the syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups water in a pitcher.
- Stir, adjust sweetness, and serve over ice.
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Notes
Peach Tip: The riper the peaches, the sweeter and more flavorful your lemonade will be.
Make Ahead: You can make the peach syrup up to 3 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Just mix when ready to serve.
Sparkling Option: For a fizzy twist, use sparkling water instead of still water.