PEACH LEMONADE

▢1.16 lb peaches peeled and chopped (3 large peache/2 cups chopped)
▢2 cups water
▢1/2 cup sugar regular sugar, brown sugar, honey, or even a sugar-free option like erythritol/stevia

- ▢1/3 cup lemon juice 2 lemons
- ▢3 cups water water, sparkling water, coconut water, or even a combination of water and alcohol (around 1/4 cup)
- ▢lemon slices from one lemon and/or some peach slices
- ▢To garnish optional – mint
- ▢ice cubes optional

- Combine the chopped peaches, ½ cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.

Reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the peaches are becoming mushy.
Remove it from the heat, cool for 30 minutes (to room temperature), then strain through a sieve.
Juice the lemons using one of these 6 methods.

I highly recommend zesting the lemons first, so you can save it for other uses or even use some lemon peel twirls as a garnish for peach drinks and other drinks and desserts.
In a large pitcher, combine the peach syrup (there should be around 1 cup), lemon juice, and 3 cups of water/sparkling water, and stir.
Give it a taste and adjust any of the elements (syrup, citrus, water) to your liking.

If you plan to serve it all immediately, you can also add ice directly to the pitcher. I usually recommend adding the ice to individual glasses, though, so the entire batch doesn’t become watered down.

Make ahead: you can prepare the syrup several days in advance and keep it stored in the refrigerator. It will last for around 2 weeks in total in the fridge.

Store: you can store the prepared peach lemonade in the fridge for between 5-7 days.

If you add any fresh fruits or herbs to the lemonade, swap these out daily. Otherwise, aim to consume the entire batch within 1-2days.