Written by Susan — Quit drinking at 37 • Sober since 1998 • Sharing what actually works

Written by Susan — Quit drinking at 37 • Sober since 1998 • Sharing what actually works

Delightful Peach Iced Tea Mocktail Recipe

This peach iced tea mocktail combines brewed tea with ripe peach slices and a little optional honey or sugar. It’s an easy alcohol-free drink to serve over ice, with fresh mint for garnish if you like.

Make a pitcher for four servings using black tea, green tea, or a mild herbal tea. The peaches add a gentle fruit flavor, so taste before sweetening—you may prefer it just as it is.

Ingredients

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation time: About 10 minutes of hands-on preparation, plus brewing, cooling, and at least 10 minutes of chilling with the peaches

• 4 cups brewed tea, cooled
• 2 ripe peaches, washed, pitted, and thinly sliced
• Up to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar, optional and to taste
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish, optional

How to Make Your Peach Iced Tea Mocktail

1. Brew the tea. Prepare four cups of your chosen tea according to the package instructions. Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaves when brewing is complete.
2. Add sweetener if using. Stir honey or sugar into the tea while it’s still warm so it dissolves easily. Start with one tablespoon; you can adjust the sweetness later.
3. Cool the tea. Let the tea cool, then refrigerate until chilled. For quicker cooling, place the heatproof container in an ice-water bath.
4. Add the peaches. Put the sliced peaches into a pitcher and pour in the chilled tea. Gently press a few slices with a wooden spoon to release some juice.
5. Let the flavors mingle. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. For a more noticeable peach flavor, leave it for 30–60 minutes before serving.
6. Serve over ice. Give the mixture a gentle stir, then pour into glasses filled with ice. Add some peach slices to each glass and finish with a sprig of mint if you like.

Adjust It to Your Taste

Prefer less sweetness? Leave out the honey or sugar. Ripe peaches add some natural sweetness, although the drink will still taste mainly of tea.

Want more peach flavor? Mash a few peach slices before adding the tea, or blend some of the peach with a little tea and stir it back into the pitcher. Blended peach will make the drink cloudier.

Want a brighter finish? Add a small squeeze of lemon juice, tasting as you go.

Prefer a caffeine-free drink? Choose decaffeinated black tea or a caffeine-free herbal tea. A mild tea lets the peach flavor come through.

Keeping it simple? Skip the mint. The tea and peaches make a refreshing combination on their own.

Making It Ahead

Brew, sweeten, and chill the tea ahead of time, keeping it covered in the refrigerator.

Add the peach slices closer to serving for a fresher texture, then allow time for the flavors to mingle. If you prefer to prepare the whole pitcher ahead, keep it covered and refrigerated and serve the next day.

Add ice and mint just before serving so melting ice doesn’t dilute the pitcher.

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