Beat the Heat with This Refreshing Peach Lemonade!
Perfect for barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings, this peach lemonade is the ideal way to cool down.
Ingredients:
For the Peach Syrup:
1.16 lb peaches, peeled and chopped (3 large peaches/2 cups chopped)
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar (regular sugar, brown sugar, honey, or a sugar-free option like erythritol/stevia)
For the Peach Lemonade:
1/3 cup lemon juice (2 lemons)
3 cups water (still water, sparkling water, coconut water, or a combination of water and alcohol)
Lemon slices (from 1 lemon)
Peach slices
Optional: mint, ice cubes
Directions:
Prepare the Peach Syrup:
Combine the chopped peaches, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
Simmer:
Reduce to a simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the peaches are well-cooked.
Cool:
Remove from heat, let it cool for 30 minutes to room temperature, then strain the mixture to remove the peach chunks.
Prepare the Lemon Juice:
Squeeze the lemons.
Mix the Lemonade:
In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of water/sparkling water. Stir well.
Adjust the Taste:
Taste and adjust the syrup, citrus, or water as needed.
Serve:
Add ice to individual glasses when serving to avoid diluting the whole batch.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cooking Time: 10 min | Total Time: 25 min
Enjoy this refreshing peach lemonade to quench your thirst and cool down this summer!
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