Description

One steamy July day in Georgia, my grandma handed me a cold glass of her homemade peach lemonade. One sip, and the world felt lighter. Sweet peaches, tart lemons, and a porch swing—that’s where this recipe began. Now it’s your turn to sip a little sunshine. Perfect for summer gatherings or solo sips, this lemonade blends orchard sweetness with citrusy zing. Grab a pitcher, some ripe fruit, and let’s bottle a golden memory together.

Ingredients

Scale

4 ripe peaches, peeled & sliced (or thawed frozen)
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4–6 lemons)
½–¾ cup honey or sugar (start with less, sweeten to taste)
5 cups cold water (1 cup for simmering, 4 for mixing)
Ice, lemon slices & mint for serving (optional)

Instructions

Simmer Peaches (10 mins): In a saucepan, combine peaches & 1 cup water. Simmer until soft.
Blend Smooth (1 min): Blend peaches & liquid until smooth. Strain for a silky finish, or leave rustic.
Sweeten (2 mins): Stir sweetener into warm purée. Taste and adjust!
Mix (2 mins): In a large pitcher, combine peach purée, lemon juice, and 4 cups cold water.
Chill (2 hrs): Refrigerate until cold. Or serve right over ice if you’re impatient like me!

Notes

For punchier flavor, float a squeezed lemon half in the pitcher.
Freeze peach slices in ice cubes for a gorgeous touch.
Use fresh herbs like mint or basil for a flavor twist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 90 per serving
Sugar: 20g
Carbohydrates: 22g