Mushroom Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of lemonade that tastes like peak summer, and this peach version with fresh mint delivers exactly that. Ripe peaches are simmered down into a lush, golden simple syrup that brings a soft floral sweetness to every sip, balanced beautifully by bright, tangy fresh lemon juice. Muddled mint leaves add an herbal lift that makes the whole drink feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from fungi and fungal derivatives — no store-bought syrups with ambiguous additives, no fermented flavorings to second-guess. You control exactly what goes in, from the fresh-squeezed lemons to the hand-pressed peach syrup strained right in your own kitchen. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pitcher drink that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon on the porch. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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