Peach Bourbon Arnold Palmer Cocktail Recipe
A Southern twist on the classic half‑tea, half‑lemonade. Smooth bourbon, peach nectar, sweet tea, and lemon come together for a balanced, refreshing cocktail.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Rocks glass or highball glass
- Ice cube tray
- Small saucepan (optional for tea or syrup)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3 oz sweet tea or black iced tea chilled
- 2 oz lemonade
- 1 oz peach nectar or peach purée
- 0.5 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 oz honey or simple syrup optional, to taste
- ice cubes
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
- peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
- Add bourbon, sweet tea (or black iced tea), lemonade, peach nectar, lemon juice, and optional honey or simple syrup.
- Shake gently for about 10 seconds to chill and combine, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a peach slice. Give a quick stir before sipping.
Notes
Use strong black tea so the flavor stands up to the fruit. For a lighter style, reduce bourbon and add more tea. If peaches are out of season, canned peach nectar works well.