Fresh Peach Lemonade

• 2 peaches,:peeled and chopped
• 1 cup:granulated sugar
• 4 cups:water
• 3/4 cup:freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Mint:sprigs (for garnish)
• Peach:slices (for garnish)

Preparation

1. In a sauce pan combine the peaches, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes.
2. Allow the mixture to cool and then strain the mixture through a sieve, into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much of the juice as you can.
3. Stir in the lemon juice. Mix to combine and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with mint or peach slices. Serves 6.