Description
Homemade Peach Lemonade is a delightful blend of juicy peaches and tangy lemons, perfect for cooling off on a warm day. With a balance of sweet and tart flavors, this refreshing drink elevates classic lemonade by infusing it with fresh peach goodness.
Ingredients
3 cups fresh ripe peaches, sliced (or frozen peaches)
1 cup granulated sugar or honey
1 cup water (for syrup)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–8 lemons)
3 cups cold water (for mixing lemonade)
Ice (optional)
Fresh peach or lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the peaches and add them to a saucepan with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar or honey.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is fragrant and the peaches are soft.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the solids to extract maximum flavor. Let the syrup cool completely.
- In a pitcher, combine 1 cup peach syrup, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water. Stir well to mix.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (optional).
- To serve, fill glasses with ice, pour in the peach lemonade, and garnish with fresh peach or lemon slices or mint.
Notes
- Use honey, agave, or other sweeteners to adjust sweetness to preference.
- Try sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version.
- Blend with ice for a frozen slushy-style lemonade.
- Add spirits like vodka or bourbon for a cocktail twist.
- Refrigerate syrup for up to 2 weeks; lemonade stays fresh 5–7 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
