Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 cups chopped peaches
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 cups water, (divided)
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 4 cups ice
  • Garnish: peach slices, (lemon slices, mint sprigs)

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan, mix together chopped peaches, sugar and 1 cup water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, turn down and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and mash peaches. Strain liquid and any peach pulp you can push through strainer then discard peach skins.
  • In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups of water, lemon juice and ice. Pour peach syrup into lemonade and stir. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • To serve: Place peach slices, lemon slices and a few mint sprigs into pitcher. Fill tall glasses or mason jars with ice and garnish with another lemon or peach slice and a sprig of mint.