Pink Peach Iced Tea Mocktail Recipe

I love stumbling onto new ways to enjoy classic drinks, especially when I can skip the alcohol. This Pink Peach Iced Tea Mocktail is such a fresh twist—bright, sweet, and honestly, anyone can get behind it.

The mix of peach and just a hint of berry gives this drink its pretty color and a taste that feels like summer. I like making this for gatherings, or just when I want something a little special on a warm day.

It’s easy, with just a handful of ingredients. I think this recipe makes it simple for anyone to whip up a drink that feels a bit fancy, but without any fuss.

Pink Peach Iced Tea Mocktail Recipe

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This drink is all about sweet peaches and classic iced tea. You’ll only need some basic kitchen stuff, simple ingredients, and a few straightforward steps.

John

Prep Time 8 minutes minutes

Total Time 8 minutes minutes

Serving Size 4

Equipment

• 1 Large pitcher
• Small saucepan
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Citrus juicer or fork
• Cutting board and knife
• Stirring spoon
• Glasses for serving
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Ice cube tray

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches pitted and sliced
• 4 cups water
• 2 black tea bags
• 1/4 cup honey or sugar
• 1 lemon juiced
• Extra peach slices for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions

• Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Add sliced peaches and honey (or sugar).
• Simmer for 5 minutes, then mash the peaches gently with a spoon.
• Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing to get all the juice.
• In a separate pot, boil 3 cups water. Add tea bags and steep 4 minutes.
• Remove tea bags and allow tea to cool slightly.
• Add tea and lemon juice to the pitcher with peach syrup. Stir to combine.
• Fill glasses with ice. Pour mocktail over ice and garnish with peach slices and mint.

Notes

Fresh, ripe peaches are my favorite, but canned or frozen work in a pinch. If I go with canned, I look for ones in juice (not syrup) and adjust the sweetener a bit.

For a stronger peach vibe, I’ll splash in a bit of peach nectar. This drink’s best super cold, so I chill the tea and syrup before mixing them together.

If I’m craving bubbles, I top each glass with a splash of sparkling water. Decaf tea keeps it caffeine-free. Fun ice cubes or colorful straws just make it more playful.

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Tasting Notes

When I take a sip, the first thing that hits me is the fresh, bright peach flavor. The tea’s there, but it’s smooth and not overpowering.

I get a nice balance—sweet, but not cloying. The peach is front and center, but lemon sneaks in with a crisp, refreshing finish.

The color’s a soft pink—looks great in a glass. Mint leaves or a peach slice on top just make it pop.

Texture highlights:

• Smooth, with a clean finish
• Cool from ice
• No pulp if strained well

It’s not too sweet, not too tart. Honestly, it’s just light and ridiculously easy to drink—pretty much made for warm days.

Substitute

If I don’t have peach juice or syrup on hand, I usually grab apricot juice or mango nectar instead. Both add a sweet, fruity kick that honestly works pretty well in iced tea.

Sometimes, I run out of black tea. When that happens, I’ll use green tea or even herbal tea just to see what happens—it gives a different vibe, but I kinda like it.

Other Substitute Ideas:

• Try club soda instead of water if you want a fizzy mocktail. It’s surprisingly fun.
• No peaches? Toss in some fresh mixed berries. Works in a pinch.
• For a vegan twist, swap honey with simple syrup or agave. Easy fix.

Equipment:

• Pitcher
• Spoons
• Measuring cup
• Muddler (optional, but nice if you have it)

Ingredients:

• Iced tea (regular, green, or herbal—whatever’s around)
• Fruit juice (peach, apricot, mango, or even berry)
• Sweetener (honey, agave, or simple syrup all work)
• Fresh fruit (peach, berry, mango—go with what you’ve got)
• Ice or club soda

Instructions:

• Mix tea and juice together in a pitcher.
• Add your sweetener and stir until it dissolves (sometimes it takes a minute).
• Fill glasses with ice, then pour in the mix.
• Top with fresh fruit or a few herbs if you’re feeling fancy.