Description
This homemade peach lemonade is the ultimate summer drink—bright, sweet, and refreshingly tart with real peaches, lemons, and just a hint of cozy charm. Whether you’re chilling on the porch or hosting Sunday brunch, this lemonade tastes like sunshine in every sip.
Ingredients
- 🍑 Fresh Ripe Peaches ➤ Use 3–4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced – for juicy, sweet flavor
- 🍋 Fresh Lemons ➤ About 5–6 lemons to make ¾ to 1 cup of lemon juice – for that tart, citrusy zing
- 💧 Cold Water ➤ 5–6 cups to balance the peach and lemon – helps keep it refreshing 🍯 Sugar or Honey ➤ ½ to ¾ cup – adjust to your taste for sweetness
- 🌿 Optional: Fresh Herbs (Mint, Basil, Thyme) ➤ Adds a fresh, aromatic twist
- ❄️ Ice Cubes ➤ Essential for serving it crisp and cold
- 🥂 Optional Add-in: Vodka, Rosé, or Sparkling Water ➤ For a fun adult version or fizzy finish
Instructions
- Prep the peaches: Peel and slice 3–4 ripe peaches.
- Simmer the syrup: Combine peaches with 1 cup water and ½ cup sugar or honey in a saucepan. Simmer until soft (10–12 min).
- Strain it: Use a mesh strainer to separate the liquid syrup from peach solids.
- Juice the lemons: Squeeze 5–6 lemons until you get about 1 cup of fresh juice.
- Mix it up: In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup, lemon juice, and 4–5 cups cold water.
- Taste & adjust: Add more sweetener or lemon if needed. Optional: toss in fresh mint or basil.
- Chill & serve: Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices or peach wedges.
Notes
- Use white peaches for a milder, pink-hued lemonade.
- Add sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy twist.
- Make it boozy with a splash of vodka, rum, or rosé.
- Infuse herbs like thyme, mint, or basil for an herbal summer vibe.
- Try peach nectar instead of syrup for a shortcut version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Chill Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmer + Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~85
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, homemade lemonade, fruit lemonade