Hazelnut Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Sweet summer peaches, bright citrus, and garden-fresh mint come together in a drink that tastes like the best possible version of a backyard afternoon. The homemade peach simple syrup is the real star here — simmering fresh peaches with sugar and water coaxes out a golden, fragrant syrup that no store-bought bottle can match. Muddling the mint directly in the pitcher releases its natural oils, layering in an herbal coolness that makes every sip feel a little more special. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to worry about. It's also entirely plant-based, relying on nothing but fruit, citrus, fresh herbs, and water to build serious flavor. Adjust the tartness or sweetness right in the pitcher until it's exactly what you want — this one is genuinely hard to get wrong.
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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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