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    Home » Recent Posts » Simple Syrups for Drinks

    Easy Homemade Peach Syrup for Cocktails and Mocktails

    Published: Jun 28, 2022 · Updated: Aug 12, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Homemade Peach Simple Syrup.

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    Homemade peach syrup is the perfect way to celebrate fresh peaches in the summer and enjoy frozen peaches in the winter.  

    Homemade Peach Syrup in a bottle.

    A simple recipe with simple ingredients, this easy peach syrup is the best way to use up ripe peaches. Lemon juice is left out of this recipe to give you the most flexibility possible when using fresh peach syrup. Adding lemon juice to your drink - instead of in your simple syrup recipe - lets you decide when you want some tart citrus (or not!). 

    This delicious recipe is an easy way to enjoy some of those fresh summer peaches. And since it lasts for a couple weeks in the fridge, you can make it once and enjoy it over and over again.

    Made with 3 easy-to-find ingredients, this recipe brings summer to your cold drinks and is delicious whether or not it’s currently peach season. It’s a delicious peach syrup that tastes like fresh peach pie! 

    Ingredients 

    Ingredients for Homemade Peach Syrup
    • White sugar (cane sugar)
    • Water
    • Fresh peaches, sliced (or frozen peach slices)

    How to Make Peach Syrup for Cocktails

    Combine peach slices, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan.

    Sliced peaches in a pot

    Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the peaches start to break down.

    Peaches, sugar and water cooking in a pot

    Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes to bring your syrup close to room temperature. 

    Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Carefully pour the mixture into the strainer, stirring the peaches gently to release any liquid.

    Cooked peaches being poured from a pot into a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl.

    Discard the cooked peaches or save them to go over vanilla ice cream or french toast. 

    Cool syrup completely before using. Store in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Homemade Peach Syrup in a bottle.

    What Drinks Can You Make With Peach Syrup? 

    You can enjoy peach syrup in many different ways! 

    • Use it to sweeten iced tea or lemonade.
    • Add 0.5 oz when making a classic Old Fashioned.
    • Make a Peach Italian Soda by combining 2 oz peach syrup with 4 oz soda water over ice. 
    • Use it in my Peach Pie Martini recipe (pictured below)!
    • Add it to your favorite cocktails!
    Peach Pie Martini
    Peach Pie Martini

    Tips 

    No need to thaw frozen peaches. If you’re using frozen peaches for this recipe, just toss them in the pot along with the sugar and water. No thawing time needed.

    Skip peeling the peaches. You can leave the peach skins on the fruit when making this recipe.

    Change up your peach syrup with fresh herbs. For an easy variation, add 3-4 sprigs of thyme OR rosemary to your syrup once it reaches a low boil. Strain them out along with the peach solids and enjoy your Peach Thyme or Peach Rosemary syrup.

    Chill your syrup before using it. Adding hot syrup or even warm syrup to a drink will cause the ice in it to melt quickly, watering down your drink. Make sure your peach syrup is completely cold before crafting a cocktail or mocktail. 

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    Can I use something besides white sugar in this recipe? 

    Yes. My favorite substitute for the white sugar in this simple syrup is brown sugar or maple syrup. Changing the sugar will change the taste of the peach syrup a bit, but it’ll still be very delicious. 

    Can I use frozen peaches in peach syrup? 

    Absolutely. Fresh or frozen peaches were great in this recipe. No need to thaw the frozen peaches before you use them.

    How long does fresh peach simple syrup last? 

    When kept refrigerated, peach simple syrup will last at least 2 weeks. Discard it as soon as you notice any changes in color or if it starts to look cloudy.

    What liquor goes well with peaches?

    Gin and bourbon both go very well with the flavor of peaches.  

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    Homemade Peach Syrup in a bottle.
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    This easy, homemade peach syrup is the perfect way to celebrate fresh peaches in the summer and enjoy frozen peaches in the winter.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 10 min
    • Total Time: 15 min
    • Yield: 12 oz 1x
    • Category: Mocktails
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 ripe fresh peaches, sliced (or 2 cups frozen peach slices)

    Instructions

    Combine peach slices, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan.

    Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the peaches start to break down.

    Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes to bring your syrup to room temperature.

    Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Carefully pour the mixture into the strainer, stirring the peaches gently to release any liquid.

    Discard the cooked peaches or save them to go over vanilla ice cream or french toast.

    Cool syrup completely before using. Store in a mason jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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    Keywords: homemade peach syrup, syrup for drinks, peach syrup without lemon juice, peach syrup for cocktails, peach simple syrup

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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