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Ginger Peach Lemonade

Ginger peach lemonade with fresh peach puree and a warming ginger kick—bright golden lemonade that tastes like summer in a glass. Made by simmering peaches with ginger, straining into syrup, then mixing with fresh lemon juice and cold water for a vivid, glowing color.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ginger peach syrup
  • 4 ripe peaches peeled and diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 fresh ginger 2-inch piece, sliced
Lemonade
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cup cold water
  • 1 ice for serving
  • 1 fresh peach slices for garnish
  • 1 mint for garnish
  • 1 candied ginger for garnish and a sliver on the rim

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Simmer the ginger-peach base
  1. Combine diced peaches, sugar, water, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer for 15 minutes until the peaches are very soft.
Strain and cool
  1. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract all liquid, then cool completely.
Mix and adjust
  1. Combine the ginger-peach syrup with fresh lemon juice and cold water, stirring well and adjusting sweetness or tartness to taste.
Serve
  1. Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over.
  2. Garnish with fresh peach slices, mint, and a sliver of candied ginger on the rim.

Notes

Pro tip: press firmly through the fine mesh sieve to capture all the peach pulp for a thicker, more golden lemonade. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended because fresh lemon can lose brightness after thawing. For a lighter option, reduce the sugar to 3/4 cup and add a bit more to taste after mixing with lemon juice.