Black Pepper Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — ripe peaches simmered into a silky homemade syrup, bright fresh lemon juice, and muddled mint all coming together in one seriously refreshing pitcher drink. The peach simple syrup is the real star here: cooking the fruit down with sugar and water coaxes out every bit of sweet, jammy flavor before it gets strained into a smooth, golden liquid that store-bought syrups simply can't match. Muddling the mint directly in the pitcher means every sip carries that cool, herbal lift without any fuss. For anyone avoiding spice-based additives, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is clean, whole, and completely free of anything that could sneak in unwanted heat. It's also fully plant-based, so it works for a wide range of guests without any substitutions needed. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and a fresh mint sprig and it looks like something from a fancy café, even though it comes together with minimal effort. Make a double batch — this one disappears 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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