Celery 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, floral flavor before it gets strained into a smooth, golden liquid that store-bought mixes simply can't touch. Muddling the mint directly in the pitcher releases its oils and gives the whole drink a cool, herby lift that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemon. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives — no hidden vegetable extracts, no seasoning blends to second-guess, just clean, whole ingredients you can see and trust. It's also completely plant-based, so it works for a wide range of guests without any fuss. The final step of tasting and adjusting means you can dial in the sweet-tart balance exactly to your liking, which makes this feel more like a craft cocktail experience than a simple lemonade. Pile in the ice, drop in a few lemon slices and mint sprigs, and you've got a showstopper that looks as good as it tastes.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!