Embrace the taste of summer with this crisp and fruity Peach Lemonade, a sweeter, more vibrant twist on the classic that’s utterly irresistible on a hot day. It’s a quick, refreshing, and beautifully simple drink made from a homemade peach syrup that’s even more delicious than anything you can buy.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
This peach lemonade is exactly what I want to drink all summer long—at barbecues, by the pool, or just relaxing on the porch. It’s a more fruity and slightly sweeter approach that feels like a real treat. I love that it only requires a few ingredients to create something so special, and the process of making the peach syrup fills the kitchen with the most wonderful aroma. It’s a homemade drink that truly captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (12 oz.) fresh unpeeled ripe peach slices (from 2 peaches), plus more for garnish
- 4 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
Step-by-step instructions for making the recipe
- Make the peach simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the peach slices, 2 cups of the water, and the granulated sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to help the sugar dissolve.
- Continue to gently boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft and tender.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the peach syrup cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small pitcher. Use the back of a spoon to press firmly on the peach solids to extract all the flavorful liquid. Discard the leftover peach pulp.
- Stir the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 2 1/2 cups of water into the peach syrup in the pitcher.
- Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses, garnishing each with a fresh slice of peach.
Peach Lemonade
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Make the peach simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the peach slices, 2 cups of the water, and the granulated sugar.2 cups fresh unpeeled ripe peach slices, 4 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to help the sugar dissolve.
- Continue to gently boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft and tender.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the peach syrup cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small pitcher. Use the back of a spoon to press firmly on the peach solids to extract all the flavorful liquid. Discard the leftover peach pulp.
- Stir the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 2 1/2 cups of water into the peach syrup in the pitcher.3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 1/2 cups water
- Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses, garnishing each with a fresh slice of peach.2 cups fresh unpeeled ripe peach slices
Notes
FAQ
Can I use frozen peaches?
Yes, frozen peaches will work well. There is no need to thaw them first; just add them directly to the saucepan with the water and sugar. They may need a few extra minutes to become tender and release their juices.
How long does the peach lemonade keep?
Fresh peach lemonade can be stored in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can make just the peach syrup and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Can I make an alcoholic version?
Absolutely! For an adult version, add 1/2 cup of white rum or bourbon to the pitcher. Stir gently and taste before adding more, so the delicate peach flavor isn’t overpowered.