Bourbon Peach Iced Tea

Bourbon Peach Iced Tea

Yield: 8 servings From Episode 35

A spiked peach iced tea with bourbon and peach liqueur—ideal for summer crowds and best made a day ahead during peak peach season.

Ingredients

  • 1 peach black tea bag
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 6 ounces bourbon
  • 4 ounces peach liqueur
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced, plus more for garnish if desired
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps

  1. In a heatproof pitcher, combine the tea bag with boiling water. Brew 5 minutes. Remove tea bag, add brown sugar, stir to dissolve, then add 2 cups cold water.
  2. Add bourbon, peach liqueur, and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
  3. Add peaches to the pitcher. Serve in highball glasses over ice with mint sprigs and extra peach slices if desired.