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Nothing says summer like a glass of fresh peach lemonade. Made with real lemon juice and sweet peach nectar, this refreshing twist on my classic lemonade is light, crisp, and perfect for warm days.
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A few weeks ago, I had a craving for homemade lemonade. With peaches at their peak- juicy, vibrant, and overflowing at the farmers’ market – I knew a peach lemonade was the perfect seasonal twist to try.
I prefer my lemonade light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. This version uses my go-to lemonade base made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and peach nectar. If you’re up for an extra step, you can make your own peach nectar using fresh peach purée – but store-bought works beautifully too for ease!
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Peach Lemonade Ingredients
Fresh-squeezed lemon juice: Use freshly squeezed lemons for the brightest, most refreshing flavor.
Sugar: Classic granulated sugar adds sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemons. Feel free to adjust the amount to suit your taste or swap with honey, agave, or a sugar alternative like Stevia.
Water: Cold, filtered water is best for a clean, crisp taste. You can also use sparkling water for a fizzy twist!
Peach nectar: Adds a sweet, summery peach flavor that pairs perfectly with lemon. You can find peach nectar at most grocery stores or make your own using blended, strained peaches.
How to Make Peach Lemonade
Make the peach purée: Blend fresh, pitted, and peeled peaches until smooth. Strain for a smoother texture if desired, or use store-bought peach nectar for convenience.
Juice the lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons to get bright, flavorful lemon juice.
Make a simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool slightly.
Combine: In a large pitcher, stir together the lemon juice, peach purée or nectar, simple syrup, and the remaining 4 cups of cold water.
Boost the flavor: Add a few drops of peach extract for extra aroma and depth of flavor (optional but recommended).
Chill and serve: Refrigerate until cold. Add ice just before serving to keep it perfectly refreshing.
Recipe Tips
Making your own peach juice? Follow the natural seam of the peach with a sharp knife, slicing all the way around to the pit. Then gently twist the halves in opposite directions to separate. Blend the flesh and strain for a smooth, homemade peach nectar.
Enhance the flavor: Add a drop or two of peach extract to deepen the peachy aroma and bring out the essence of ripe summer fruit.
Sweeten your way: Adjust the sweetness to your preference by using honey, agave syrup, or a sugar substitute for a lower-sugar option.
Make it ahead: This lemonade is perfect for prepping in advance! Store it in the refrigerator without ice to keep it fresh and flavorful until you’re ready to serve.
Spiked: If you want to make a cocktail version, just add in some vodka. Spiked lemonade is one of our favorite easy mixed cocktails.
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Peach Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar, You can add more or less depending on how sweet you like it!
- 6 cups water
- 1¼ cup peach nectar , you can use peach juice or nectar from the store, just make sure it's pure without added sugar.
Instructions
- Juice 1 cup fresh lemon juice.
- Simmer 2 cups water and ¾ cup sugar until sugar is dissolved.
- In a picther, add in the peach juice, lemon juice and 4 cups of water.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, pour that into the pitcher with the juice.
- Refrigerate until cold. When you're ready to serve add fresh sliced peaches and lemon slices with ice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
