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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. 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!
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).
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.
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.
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