This easy peach lemonade is a fun, unique drink that everyone will love! The simple recipe combines the sweetness of fresh peaches with zingy lemons for a delicious and refreshing drink. Our friends and family adore it (and it goes over great at lemonade stands!).
Why we love this recipe
Here’s a fun way to turn those sweet, juicy peaches ripening on your counter into something special: peach lemonade! We love making all the classic peach recipes like peach crisp, peach cobbler, and fresh peach pie. But this spin on homemade lemonade is way easier and just as satisfying!
The sweet, juicy flavor of peaches melds perfectly into zingy lemons, making a fun spin on the classic drink! Even better, it’s so simple to whip up in just a few minutes (no cooking the peaches into a syrup). Our friends and family loved it, and it’s a great brunch drink or summer drink for the patio. It’s also great for lemonade stands—our son Larson sold lots of it the other day and everyone loved the unique flavor!
Ingredients in peach lemonade
The great thing about peach lemonade is that it takes only a few quality ingredients—nothing fancy! You also can simply whip it up in a blender: no need to cook down the peaches before making it. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Lemons: When making homemade lemonade, fresh lemons are key! Do not substitute bottled juice.
- Peaches: Use fresh ripe, in-season peaches here (you can leave the skins on).
- Granulated sugar: Granulated sugar makes the sweet flavor! You can substitute natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, but it will have a slightly different flavor and color (also omit ½ cup water if you do).
Best way to juice lemons
Our recommendation for quickly juicing lemons? A press juicer! It gets out the most juice and saves your fingers from getting tired of squeezing.
Tips for peach lemonade
This peach lemonade so simple to put together! Here are a few notes on the process:
- Strain it with a fine mesh strainer. This step is key: it removes the peach peels, making for a smooth lemonade (otherwise sediment will float to the top).
- Add ice and garnishes when serving. This makes it so the lemonade doesn’t become watered down in the pitcher. Place the ice and garnishes in the glass: we like to garnish with a few peach slices, basil or mint, and some colorful straws.
Variations on this recipe
We like this peach lemonade best as written in the recipe below, but once you make it once you might want to try these variations:
- Sparkling lemonade: Replace 4 cups cold water with soda water for a sparkling variation.
- Spiked lemonade: Spike it by the glass: add ¼ cup vodka or 3 tablespoons bourbon to 1 cup peach lemonade.
- Arnold Palmer: Make a Peach Arnold Palmer by mixing 6 tablespoons lemonade with 1 cup iced tea.
More lemonade recipes
As two drink experts, we’ve perfected homemade lemonade and then made almost every variation. Some of our favorites are Cucumber Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade, Mint Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade or Watermelon Lemonade.
Dietary notes
This peach lemonade recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use frozen or canned peaches. Make sure to thaw frozen peaches completely before blending: you may need to use some extra sugar to bring out the sweetness. For canned peaches, you may need to reduce the sugar if they have sugar added.
Absolutely! Taste the lemonade as you go and add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter. You can also use a sugar substitute if desired (see the notes above).
If you don’t have a blender, it also works with a food processor. Or, you can finely chop the peaches and then muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their juices. Strain the mixture before combining with the lemon juice and sweetener.
Peach Lemonade
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Prep Time: 15 minutes -
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
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Yield: 9 cups (about 8 servings)
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This easy peach lemonade is a fun, unique drink that everyone will love! The simple recipe combines the sweetness of fresh peaches with zingy lemons for a delicious and refreshing drink. Our friends and family adore it (and it goes over great at lemonade stands!).
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 4 to 6 large lemons)
- 2 cups diced peaches (2 medium peaches; skin on)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water, divided
- To garnish: Lemon wedges and fresh peach slices, if desired
Instructions
- Juice the lemons.
- Add the chopped peaches (skin on), sugar, and 2 cups warm water to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a spatula to push the all liquid through.
- Add 3 cups cold water and the fresh squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher.
- Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh peaches. Store refrigerated in a covered jar for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
If desired, garnish with fresh basil or mint.
Category: Drink
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Drink
Diet: Vegan
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