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This Peach Bourbon Lemonade is the perfect boozy lemonade recipe! You only need a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes for this great party drink.
We love a simple boozy lemonade for parties, brunches, and cookouts! This peach bourbon lemonade is so easy — You don’t need to make a simple syrup or warm up the stove or find any difficult ingredients! You can use fresh or frozen fruit, making it super convenient no matter what time of year it is. This will be your new favorite way to get a big dose of Vitamin C!
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you will need for this fun party drink. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements.
- Fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and water – This makes your homemade lemonade! You can use bottled juice if you prefer, but the flavor of freshly squeezed lemons is brighter and tastier.
- Peach schnapps and bourbon – These make it boozy! Feel free to omit these if you want a family-friendly beverage instead. If you don’t like bourbon, vodka is an easy spirit to add without changing the flavor too much. Tequila, gin, or champagne are also good substitutes.
- Peach slices, fresh thyme, and lemon slices – These are our garnishes that spruce up the glass and make it look wonderfully festive. Fresh mint or basil could be used in place of the thyme for different variations.
How to make peach bourbon lemonade
This simple party drink comes together with just a handful of ingredients, a pitcher, and 10 minutes! Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Juice your lemons
For the best flavor, you want to start with real lemons. To get the most juice from them, gently warm them first (microwave for 10 seconds or briskly roll the lemons between your hands). If you are sensitive to pulp, I recommend pouring your freshly squeezed juice through a mesh colander, then pouring it into your pitcher.
Make the lemonade
Pour your sugar and water to the juice in the large pitcher and stir. You want to continue stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved — This may take 1-2 minutes. Once the sugar has dissolved, stir in your peach schnapps and bourbon.
Add peaches, garnish, and serve
Stir in the peaches. Add ice to your glasses, then serve lemonade with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon slices if desired! The herby aroma perfectly balances out the fruity flavor for a complex, delicious beverage!
What to serve with boozy lemonade
This is everyone’s favorite drink at our cookouts. Our smoky, savory favorites like Grilled Potato Salad and Mexican Street Corn contrast so well with the sweet taste of this drink. We last served with with Grilled Shrimp Tacos and Pineapple Salsa. For a quick and simple party, serve with Pesto Chicken Sliders, a Grilled Fruit Salad, and Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles.
Storage
This recipe can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days with the peaches or up to 7 days without the peaches. Without the booze, you can freeze this as well.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, this is a great drink option when you want to prepare ahead of time! Since there is no bubbly component, you don’t have to worry about the drink “going flat” before the party starts. You can make it up to 3 days ahead of time. The peaches soften the longer they are in the lemonade, and they start breaking down a bit after 3 days.
Tips and Suggestions:
- If you prefer strawberry lemonade, swap out the peach schnapps for Razzmatazz and use berries instead of peaches (fresh strawberries or raspberries would be gorgeous for a bridal shower).
- For a stronger herbal flavor, muddle a peach slice and some fresh thyme before pouring in the lemonade.
- Try a blend of citrus flavors! Instead of only lemons, use a mixture of lemons, limes, and oranges.
- If you are in a rush, use frozen peach slices! They act as ice cubes to chill the beverage quickly and beautifully.
More summer recipes
- Spiked Blueberry Lemonade
- Homemade Lemon Ice Cream
- Healthy Chickpea Cucumber Salad
- Easy Lemon Cheesecake
- Tropical Green Smoothie
Boozy Peach Lemonade
Equipment
- 1 Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, about 4 large lemons or 8 small lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water
- ¾ cup peach schnapps
- ½ cup bourbon
- 2 cups peach slices, fresh or frozen
- Fresh thyme and lemon slices, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir together the fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water until well combined and the sugar is fully dissolved (this may take 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the peach schnapps and bourbon.
- Stir in the peaches, then serve with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon slices if desire!
Notes
- You can store this in the fridge for up to 3 days with the peaches or up to 7 days without the peaches.
- This is a citrusy, peachy cocktail that can be made for a crowd!
- Fresh or frozen peaches work well in this recipe. If your ingredients aren’t chilled and you want to serve this right away, adding frozen peaches helps chill it quickly!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
