This fun, fruity, and refreshing peach lemonade recipe is perfect for serving to family and friends at home, BBQs, potlucks, and picnics. Serve over ice with water, soda water, or even alcohol for a delicious summer sipper!
Combine the chopped peaches, ½ cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
Reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the peaches are becoming mushy.
Remove it from the heat, cool for 30 minutes (to room temperature), then strain through a sieve.
Juice the lemons using one of these 6 methods.I highly recommend zesting the lemons first, so you can save it for other uses or even use some lemon peel twirls as a garnish for peach drinks and other drinks and desserts.
In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup (there should be around 1 cup), lemon juice, and 3 cups of water/sparkling water, and stir.
Give it a taste and adjust any of the elements (syrup, citrus, water) to your liking.If you plan to serve it all immediately, you can also add ice directly to the pitcher. I usually recommend adding the ice to individual glasses, though, so the entire batch doesn't become watered down.
How to Make Ahead and Store?
Make ahead: you can prepare the syrup several days in advance and keep it stored in the refrigerator. It will last for around 2 weeks in total in the fridge. Store: you can store the prepared peach lemonade in the fridge for between 5-7 days. If you add any fresh fruits or herbs to the lemonade, swap these out daily. Otherwise, aim to consume the entire batch within 1-2days.
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Notes
Adjust the flavor to taste: by adjusting the ratio of citrus to syrup, you can decide how sweet or tart you prefer, and which flavors are strongest.
Swap the liquid: you can dilute the peach and lemon with water, sparkling water, soda, or even coconut water. Experiment to find your desired version.
Using leftover syrup and peach solids: there are tons of ways to enjoy the peach syrup beyond this peach lemonade recipe. Check out the syrup recipe post for plenty of suggestions for using the syrup as well as ways to use the strained peach solids.
Use the best peaches available: ripe, in-season peaches are best. Out of the main peach season, you may still find several delicious varieties OR turn to frozen peaches.
To make a peach slushie: blend the peach syrup and lemon juice with a small amount of water and plenty of ice in a high-speed blender, for an instant slushy.
For the best color: use peaches with the reddest skin you can find and leave the skin on while making the syrup.
Bonus tip: you can also turn this peach lemonade into refreshing popsicles. Pour it into popsicle molds, optionally with a few fresh berries, and freeze for up to 2 months. Voila!Check the blog post for flavor variations and answers to top FAQs!