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Peach Lemonade

Peach lemonade made from scratch with a peach syrup that cooks until the fruit breaks down, then gets strained for a crystal-clear golden tint. Finished with fresh lemon juice and cold water for a sweet-tart balance with visible peach pulp in the syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach syrup
  • 4 peaches Ripe, peeled and diced.
  • 1 cup sugar For the syrup.
  • 1 cup water For simmering the peaches.
  • ice For serving.
  • fresh peach slices For garnish.
  • lemon rounds For garnish.
Lemonade mixture
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 4 cups cold water Keeps the lemonade chilled.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the peach syrup
  1. Combine the diced peaches, sugar, and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches break down and the mixture looks syrupy and golden.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing firmly to extract all the peach liquid, then discard solids.
  4. Cool the strained peach syrup completely, about 30 minutes, until no longer warm.
Mix and serve
  1. Add the cooled peach syrup to a large pitcher along with fresh lemon juice and cold water.
  2. Stir well and taste; adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or add a touch more lemon juice to balance.
  3. Fill tall glasses with ice, pour in the peach lemonade, and garnish with fresh peach slices and lemon rounds.

Notes

For the clearest golden lemonade, strain while the peach syrup is warm so it flows smoothly, then cool completely before mixing with the cold water. Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days; stir again before serving. Freezing isn’t recommended because the fresh lemon juice can dull and the texture can get icy. If you want it lighter, use a sugar substitute in the syrup (choose one that measures 1:1 for best flavor and balance).