Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Prepare the Ginger Peach Syrup: Combine the chopped peaches, sliced ginger, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. Once cooled slightly, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar, pressing down on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
- Assemble the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the strained ginger peach syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water.
- Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar/simple syrup or lemon juice, if necessary.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. Serve over plenty of ice, garnished with peach slices or lemon wheels.
Notes
For a richer flavor, allow the syrup to cool completely before mixing with the lemon juice. If you prefer a richer peach flavor, blend the steeped peaches/ginger slightly before straining.
