Honey Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of homemade lemonade, and this peachy, mint-kissed version takes it to a whole new level. The base gets its sweetness from a quick peach simple syrup made with fresh fruit, granulated sugar, and water — no animal-derived sweeteners anywhere in sight, which makes it a genuinely worry-free pour for anyone avoiding honey or bee-derived ingredients. Fresh lemon juice gives it that bright, tart backbone, while muddled mint leaves add a cool, aromatic lift that makes every sip feel a little fancy. The peach syrup is strained to a silky smoothness, so you get pure, concentrated fruit flavor without any stringy bits getting in the way. It all comes together in a single pitcher, which means cleanup is minimal and the payoff is enormous. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something straight off a restaurant patio menu.
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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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