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A close-up of a glass filled with peach lemonade, ice cubes, and slices of peach, garnished with fresh mint. In the background, a whole peach and a few mint leaves are visible, adding to the refreshing vibe.

Peach Lemonade

A refreshing and tangy peach lemonade that’s perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 146
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh peaches about 6 ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest about 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 6 cups cold water divided into 2 cups for cooking and 4 cups for mixing
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-5 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • Ice optional, for serving
For garnishing:
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • fresh peach slices for garnish
  • fresh mint for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh peaches, lemon zest, vanilla extract, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water. Heat over medium heat, but do not let it come to a boil.
  2. Cook the mixture for about 15-25 minutes, or until the peaches soften enough to be easily mashed. The cooking time may vary depending on the ripeness of the peaches.
  3. Mash the peaches using a masher or wooden spoon, breaking them down into a pulp.
  4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. This allows the flavors to fully infuse.
  5. Once cooled, strain the peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the solids (or set them aside for another use).
  6. Pour the fresh lemon juice, the remaining 4 cups of cold water, and ice into the strained peach mixture.
  7. Stir everything together until well combined, and pour into glasses. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh peach slices, or mint, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This homemade peach lemonade is the perfect combination of sweetness and tartness. Serve it chilled with fresh fruit garnishes for a delightful summer treat!

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