Description
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing glass of peach lemonade. This delightful drink combines the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons, creating a thirst-quenching beverage that’s ideal for any occasion—from backyard barbecues to sunny picnics. With only four simple ingredients, you’ll have a deliciously natural and vibrant drink that requires no artificial additives. Chill it for an hour for the best flavor infusion, and elevate your summer gatherings with this homemade peach lemonade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz peaches (about 3 large peaches)
- 1.5 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to yield one cup of fresh lemon juice and strain it to remove seeds and pulp.
- Peel and slice the peaches; combine them with sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 cups of water in a sauce pot.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat until peaches are soft (about 15 minutes).
- Strain the peach mixture into a pitcher, optionally incorporating some peach pulp.
- Add remaining cold water and lemon juice; stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving chilled over ice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg