Oats Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Ripe summer peaches, bright lemon juice, and fresh mint come together in a drink that tastes like the best version of a backyard afternoon. The peaches are simmered down into a silky homemade syrup that carries real fruit flavor in every sip — nothing artificial, nothing from a bottle. Muddled mint adds a cool, herbal lift that makes this feel genuinely refreshing rather than just sweet. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and grain-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning required and no compromises on flavor. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher with lemon slices and mint sprigs floating on top, making it just as impressive for guests as it is satisfying to sip solo. Adjust the tartness or sweetness at the end to suit your taste — this recipe is forgiving and easy to make your own.
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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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