Description
Refreshing and vibrant, this homemade peach lemonade is the ultimate summer thirst-quencher. With just four natural ingredients, you can create a delightful drink that encapsulates the essence of summer. The luscious sweetness of ripe peaches melds perfectly with the tartness of freshly squeezed lemons, making it an ideal companion for picnics, barbecues, or lazy afternoons on the porch. This recipe is not only easy to make but also free from artificial flavors, allowing you to enjoy a wholesome beverage that will impress your family and friends. Pour it over ice, garnish with a slice of peach or lemon, and savor every sip of this refreshing twist on classic lemonade.
Ingredients
- 20 oz peaches (about 3 large peaches)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5–6 ripe lemons)
- 1.5 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and strain out seeds and pulp.
- Peel and slice the peaches; combine in a sauce pot with sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 cups water.
- Simmer over medium heat until peaches soften.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in cold water and lemon juice; refrigerate until chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg