Refresh with this Irresistible Peach Lemonade Recipe
This Peach Lemonade recipe is a must-try for a refreshing drink on warm days.
Equipment
- sauce pot
- Pitcher
- Strainer
- juicer
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 20 oz ripe peaches sweet, provide delightful flavor
- 1.5 cups white granulated sugar adjust based on peach sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
- 2 cups water for making syrup; can substitute with sparkling water
Lemonade Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice use fresh lemons for best taste
- 2 cups cold water balances flavors
Instructions
Making Peach Lemonade
- Juice the lemons until you have the required amount. Strain juice to remove seeds and pulp and set aside.
- Peel peaches, remove pits, and slice them into chunks. Mix peaches in a sauce pot with sugar, vanilla, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until peaches are softened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Pour the peach mixture through a strainer into a pitcher. Optionally add back some peach chunks.
- Add cold water and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir to combine and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with mint leaves or lemon slices.
Notes
For more intense flavor, chill overnight; enhance with herbs like mint or basil.