Turkey Free Vegan Peach Lemonade with Fresh Mint
When summer peaches are at their peak, this drink is the most refreshing way to use them. A homemade peach simple syrup — cooked down until the fruit is soft and fragrant, then strained for a silky-smooth liquid — forms the backbone of the whole glass. Fresh lemon juice brings the bright, tart lift you want, while muddled mint adds a cool herbal note that makes every sip feel a little fancy. Everything in this recipe is completely plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess — no animal products, no hidden additives, just fruit, sugar, water, and herbs working in perfect harmony. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous on a table with a few lemon slices and mint sprigs tucked into the glass, but it's genuinely easy to pull together. Make a big pitcher and it's ready to serve a crowd straight from the fridge.
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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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