Description

A refreshing summer drink made with sweet peaches and tangy lemons, perfect for backyard barbecues, poolside lounging, or lazy afternoons.

Ingredients

Scale

4–5 ripe peaches (about 1 pound or 450 grams)
6–8 fresh lemons (about 1 cup or 240 ml of lemon juice)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
5 cups (1200 ml) water (1 cup for syrup, 4 cups for dilution)
Ice (as needed)
Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, peach slices, or lemon wedges

Instructions

Wash and pit 4-5 ripe peaches. Slice them into chunks and blend until smooth.
In a saucepan, combine the peach puree, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
Pour the peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any pulp. Set the syrup aside.
Squeeze about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice (roughly 6-8 lemons, depending on size).
In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to blend.
Add plenty of ice to the pitcher. Pour into glasses and garnish with peach slices, lemon wedges, or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

For a fizzy version, replace half the water with sparkling water. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste by adding more peach syrup or lemon juice. Chill the lemonade for a few hours before serving for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 120
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 5
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 1

Keywords: peach lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade, peach recipe