If you love fresh lemonade on a hot summer day, this recipe is for you! Combined with the tart flavors of lemons and the sweetness of peaches this homemade peach lemonade recipe is the taste of summer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Made with fresh peaches and lemons, this lemonade is free from artificial flavors and preservatives.
This lemonade can be easily customized. Add sparkling water for a fizzy twist or mix in a splash of alcohol for a grown-up version.
It’s a hit with both kids and adults, making it a great choice for family gatherings and parties.
Using homemade peach syrup means you can control the amount of sugar, making it a healthier alternative to store-bought drinks.

Recipe Tips

Choosing Peaches: Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor. They should be slightly soft to the touch and fragrant.

Adjusting Sweetness: Taste the lemonade after mixing and adjust the sweetness by adding more peach syrup or water, depending on your preference.

Lemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best taste. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but fresh lemons provide a better flavor in my opinion.

Preserve: You can make this recipe even faster by making my lemonade concentrate recipe ahead of time.

Equipment

Medium Saucepan: For making the peach simple syrup.
Wooden Spoon or Spatula: For stirring the syrup.
Fine Mesh Sieve: For straining the peach syrup.
Measuring Cups: To measure the sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Knife: For peeling and slicing the peaches and lemons.
Cutting Board: For slicing the peaches and lemons.
Juicer or Reamer: To extract juice from the lemons.
Large Pitcher: For mixing and serving the lemonade.
Ice Cube Tray: For making ice cubes (if not using store-bought ice).
Serving Glasses: For serving the lemonade.
Storage Container: For refrigerating the peach simple syrup.

Ingredients

Lemons: for juice and garnish (about 4-6 lemons)
Water
Ice
Peach syrup: follow this recipe to make your own!
Peach slices: for ganish

How to Make Homemade Peach Lemonade

Prepare the Peach Simple Syrup: Follow my recipe to make your own sweet peach syrup.

Make the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 4 cups cold water. Add the prepared peach simple syrup to the pitcher and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more peach syrup or water if necessary.

Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the peach lemonade over the ice. Garnish with peach slices and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!