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Peach lemonade in a glass pitcher with peach slices and fresh lemons

Peach Lemonade Recipe

This Peach Lemonade is sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing. Fresh ripe peaches are blended into a smooth puree and combined with homemade simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cold water for the perfect summer drink.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Lora

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Blender
  • fine mesh sieve optional
  • large pitcher
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 4 medium fresh ripe peaches, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 cups cold water
  • ice
  • peach slices, lemon wheels, or fresh mint, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the sugar and 3/4 cup water to a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from the heat and allow the simple syrup to cool.
  • Add the chopped peaches to a blender. For a richer peach flavor, simmer the peaches for 5 minutes with 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup before blending.
  • Blend until smooth. For a smoother lemonade, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the peach puree, fresh lemon juice, cold water, and 1/2 cup of the cooled simple syrup.
  • Stir well and taste. Add additional simple syrup for more sweetness, lemon juice for extra tartness, or water to dilute if needed.
  • Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with peach slices, lemon wheels, or fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Use 5 to 6 medium lemons to make 1 cup of fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Frozen peaches work well too. Thaw them first, then blend or briefly simmer before using.
If your lemonade tastes bitter, avoid blending lemon pith or overcooking lemon peels.
Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir well before serving as the peach puree may settle.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg