Description
This Homemade Peach Lemonade is a refreshing summer beverage made from fresh lemon juice and homemade peach syrup. Easy to prepare, it combines the natural sweetness of peaches with the tartness of lemons, perfect for enjoying on warm days or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Peach slices and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
For the Peach Simple Syrup
- 1 cup peach syrup (homemade simple syrup made from fresh peaches and sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Simple Syrup: Follow the recipe for homemade peach simple syrup, which involves cooking fresh peaches with sugar and water until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. Strain to remove solids and cool the syrup before use.
- Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice with 4 cups of cold water. Add the peach simple syrup and stir well to combine.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more peach syrup or water as needed, until your preferred balance of tartness and sweetness is achieved.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the peach lemonade over the ice and garnish with peach slices and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing peach lemonade!
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor in your syrup.
- The peach simple syrup can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste by varying the amount of peach syrup added.
- For a fizzy version, substitute cold water with sparkling water.
- This recipe yields about 4 servings, perfect for a small gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
