Almond Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
There is something undeniably refreshing about a homemade lemonade that goes beyond the basic, and this peach version with muddled fresh mint is exactly that kind of upgrade. Real peaches are simmered down into a silky simple syrup that brings a sweet, fruity depth you just cannot replicate with a powder or store-bought mix. The mint gets muddled right in the pitcher, releasing that cool, herbal fragrance that makes every sip feel like a warm-weather treat. Fresh lemon juice keeps the whole thing bright and tangy, balancing the peach syrup so it never tips into cloying territory. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there is no label-scanning or cross-contact stress — just clean, vibrant flavors from fruit, sugar, water, and herbs. It is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, but honestly requires very little effort to pull together. Whether you are serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon, this pitcher will disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the peach simple syrup
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the peaches soften and begin to break down, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 20 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing the peach solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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