Peach Lemonade Recipe – Easy, Fruity, and Refreshing Recipe
This Peach Lemonade recipe is a deliciously sweet and tart drink made from real ripe peaches and fresh lemon juice. It’s perfectly refreshing for hot days, parties, or even as a slushie. The homemade peach syrup is simmered gently to bring out natural flavors, blended with lemon juice and water or sparkling water for a lively finish. Customizable with sweetener options and delightful garnishes, it’s a crowd-pleaser with a simple, natural ingredient list.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Peach Syrup
- 1.16 lbs (about 3 large) ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup sugar (or sweetener like honey, stevia, or erythritol)
- 2 cups water
Lemonade Mix
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cups water or sparkling water
Optional Garnishes
- Lemon slices
- Peach slices
- Mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the peeled and chopped peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil, stirring often to dissolve the sugar and prevent sticking.
- Simmer Peaches: Reduce the heat to low and let the peach mixture simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the peaches become soft and the flavors meld together.
- Cool Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the peach syrup cool for about 30 minutes to room temperature. This cooling step helps the flavors to settle and makes it easier to strain.
- Strain Peach Syrup: Strain the cooled mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a container to remove peach solids, leaving a smooth peach syrup.
- Juice Lemons: While the syrup is cooling, juice about 2 lemons to yield 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice. Optionally, zest the lemons before juicing for extra citrus aroma.
- Mix Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of the prepared peach syrup, the fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups of water or sparkling water. Stir gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness as desired by adding more sugar, sweetener, or lemon juice.
- Serve: Pour the peach lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, or peach slices for a beautiful and refreshing presentation.
Notes
- For a sugar-free version, use natural sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol instead of sugar.
- Using red-skinned peaches will give your syrup a brighter, more vibrant color.
- Leftover peach lemonade can be frozen into popsicles with added berries, preserving them for up to 2 months.
- To make it a cocktail, add vodka, rum, bourbon, or peach schnapps.
- Try substituting water with green tea to create a unique peach green tea lemonade.
