Description
This refreshing peach lemonade is your go-to summer drink, perfect for any occasion—from backyard BBQs to lazy afternoons by the pool. With its vibrant peach flavor combined with zesty lemon, this homemade beverage will quench your thirst and delight your taste buds. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that allows for customization according to your sweetness preference. Whether served over ice or with a sparkling twist, this peach lemonade promises to be a hit with family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.16 lb ripe peaches (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups water (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cups water (for mixing)
- Optional: lemon slices, mint, ice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until peaches are soft. Let cool for 30 minutes then strain through a sieve.
- Juice the lemons. In a large pitcher, mix 1 cup of peach syrup with lemon juice and 3 cups of water.
- Adjust sweetness as needed and serve chilled over ice with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Saucepan cooking and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg