Beat the Heat with This Refreshing

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!
Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite summer drink?
Share this recipe with your friends and family! Let’s refresh ourselves together with this delicious peach lemonade.

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