Peach Ginger Iced Tea Mocktail
This mocktail pairs sweet peaches, spicy ginger, and refreshing black tea for a non-alcoholic iced tea that's bright, fruity, and perfect for any occasion. Naturally sweetened and easy to sip, it's a crowd-pleasing favorite!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Cutting board and knife
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Wooden spoon
- Mason jar or pitcher
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses
- Optional: muddler
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches fresh or frozen
- 2 inch fresh ginger root peeled and sliced
- 3 black tea bags or green tea bags peach black tea works too
- 4 cups water
- 2-3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, or monk fruit to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ice cubes
- fresh peach slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves or rosemary sprigs for garnish
- optional splash of coconut water or tonic water for a lighter twist
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
- Add the sliced ginger to the hot tea and let it sit for 10 minutes, then strain out the ginger.
- Blend 2 peaches until smooth, then strain to remove pulp.
- Mix peach juice, tea, lemon juice, and sweetener in a pitcher.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with peach slices, lemon slices, and mint or rosemary. Optional: add coconut water or tonic water for fizz.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for more sweetness, or swap in frozen if out of season. Try black tea for a stronger flavor, or green tea for something lighter. Coconut water adds hydration; tonic water brings fizz. Adjust sweetener to taste!