Peach Lemonade Recipe – Easy, Fruity, and Refreshing
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.16 lbs (about 3 large) ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup sugar (or sweetener like honey, stevia, or erythritol)
- 2 cups water (for syrup)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cups water or sparkling water (for mixing)
- Optional: lemon slices, peach slices, mint, ice cubes
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine peaches, sugar, and 2 cups water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5–10 minutes until peaches are soft.
- p id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Let cool for 30 minutes, then strain to make syrup.
- p id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Juice the lemons; zest first if desired.
- p id=”instruction-step-6″>6. In a pitcher, mix 1 cup peach syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups water or sparkling water.
- p id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Stir and taste—adjust sweetness or tartness as preferred.
- id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Serve over ice, garnished with mint, lemon, or peach slices.