High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
There is something undeniably refreshing about a tall glass of homemade lemonade, and this peachy, mint-kissed version takes it to a whole new level. The secret is a quick stovetop peach simple syrup made with nothing but fresh peaches, granulated sugar, and water — no mystery additives, no corn syrup, just pure fruit sweetness. Once that syrup is strained and cooled, it gets muddled together with fresh mint in a pitcher, which releases those bright, herbal oils and makes every sip feel like summer in a glass. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings the tartness that balances the peach syrup beautifully, and you can easily dial it up or down to suit your taste. Store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners you didn't ask for, so making this at home puts you completely in control of what goes into the pitcher. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint on the rim, but honestly it tastes just as good straight from the pitcher on a hot afternoon.
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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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