Fresh peach lemonade…by far my favorite lemonade flavor ever!!! But then again I’ve never tried blackberry lemonade…so maybe I shouldn’t speak so soon. Let me just say so far, peach lemonade is my fav!!

fresh peach lemonade homemade old fashioned easy

Crisp, sweet, tart and refreshing!!

I love peach anything so it’s not surprising. This fresh peach lemonade is so fresh tasting with the perfect balance of sweet peaches and tart lemons.

fresh peach lemonade homemade old fashioned easy

This is such a pretty lemonade! Great for brunches!

It’s plenty of sweet which is how I like my lemonades and sweet ice tea because it holds up to the ice without getting watered down. You can reduce the sugar if you must….but yeah… don’t. Get the full affect baby : )

fresh peach lemonade recipe

This peach lemonade recipe comes together so quick and easy using the best ingredients : peaches, lemons and water, no dyes, powders or concentrates. And none of that sitting overnight jazz.

fresh peach lemonade homemade old fashioned easy

Give me a lazy warm day, a magazine, a front porch swing and a glass of homemade peach lemonade and I am content for hours. Whew talk about refreshing!

Watch me make this fresh peach lemonade from start to finish!

fresh peach lemonade homemade old fashioned easy

Get the Recipe: Fresh Peach Lemonade

4.91 from 10 ratings
Servings: 5

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups fresh peaches, diced (about 6 peaches)
  • Zest of 3 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 cups cold water or sparkling water, divided
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice, juice of about 7 lemons
  • Garnish, peach slices, lemon slices, mint

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add diced peaches, lemon zest, sugar and 2 cups of water.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar and let mixture simmer. (do not boil, reduce heat if needed)
  • When peaches are very soft, mash them with a potato masher or fork to break them up.
  • Let mixture simmer until it thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Strain the peach syrup mixture into a bowl and discard the solids.
  • Add the lemon juice to the peach mixture.
  • Pour into a pitcher along with 4 cups of water or sparkling water.
  • Refrigerate until cold if desired.
  • Fill glasses with ice.
  • Fill with peach lemonade.
  • Garnish with fresh peach slices, fresh lemon slices and mint.
  • Serve immediately/

Notes

~TIPS~
Be sure to let mixture cool before adding to pitcher!
Can also be made with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Author: Divas Can Cook
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