Ginger Peach Lemonade

Ginger peach lemonade with a vibrant golden-orange color made from fresh peach puree and a warming ginger kick. Simmered peach-ginger syrup is strained, cooled, then mixed with lemon juice and cold water for a bright, refreshing summer drink.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

cooling 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Peaches

4 ripe peaches Peeled and diced.

Peach-ginger syrup

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 fresh ginger 2-inch piece, sliced.

Lemonade

1 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cup cold water
1 ice For serving.

Garnish

1 fresh peach slices As needed.
1 mint As needed.
1 candied ginger For garnish, plus a sliver on the rim.

Equipment

1 sheet pan

Method

Make the peach-ginger syrup

Combine diced peaches, sugar, 1 cup water, and sliced ginger in a saucepan over medium heat, then bring it to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes until the peaches are very soft and easily break down.

Strain and cool

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing firmly to extract all liquid. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Mix the lemonade

In a pitcher, combine the ginger-peach syrup with fresh lemon juice and cold water, then stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.

Serve

Fill glasses with ice, then pour the lemonade over the ice until well chilled. Garnish each glass with fresh peach slices, mint, and a sliver of candied ginger on the rim.

Notes

Pro tip: press the peaches firmly during straining so you get a thicker, more flavorful syrup that turns the lemonade a golden-orange color. Store assembled lemonade covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days; ice and garnishes are best added right before serving. Freezing is not recommended because the fresh peach and citrus can lose texture after thawing. For a less-sweet version, start by reducing sugar by 1/4 cup and adjust after tasting.