Description
Peach lemonade is a vibrant and refreshing summer drink that blends tart lemons with sweet, ripe peaches. Perfect for hot days, outdoor gatherings, or simple porch sipping, this thirst-quenching beverage brings nostalgic charm and fresh flavor to every glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches (about 1 pound)
- 6–8 medium lemons (enough for 1 cup of fresh juice)
- 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 6 cups cold water, divided
- Ice for serving
- Fresh mint or peach slices for garnish (optional)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons honey
- Optional: Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Choose ripe, fragrant peaches. Rinse, then score an ‘X’ at the base of each peach.
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–45 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and chop.
- Roll lemons on the counter, cut in half, and juice to get about 1 cup. Strain out seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat until dissolved. Let cool.
- Blend chopped peaches with 1/4 cup water until smooth. Strain for a smoother texture, if preferred.
- In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and peach puree.
- Add remaining water and stir. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors blend.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint, peach slices, or lemon wheels if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Ripe peaches are key to sweetness and color. For a bubbly variation, add sparkling water before serving. This lemonade improves with a few hours of chilling—perfect for making ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drinks, fresh lemonade, fruit beverage, refreshing drinks