Red Meat Allergy Friendly Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
When the weather turns warm and you want something genuinely refreshing, this fruity, herb-kissed lemonade delivers in a big way. Fresh peaches are simmered down into a silky simple syrup that brings a natural sweetness and gorgeous color to every glass. Muddled mint leaves add a cool, aromatic lift that makes the whole drink feel like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it yourself. Freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps things bright and tangy, balancing the peach syrup beautifully without tipping into cloying territory. Since this drink is built entirely from fruit, sugar, water, and fresh herbs, it's naturally free from any animal products or meat-derived ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. It's easy to scale up for a crowd, and the garnishes of lemon slices and mint sprigs make it look 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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