Peach Iced Tea Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing peach iced tea mocktail combines sweet peach flavors with classic iced tea for a perfect non-alcoholic summer drink.
Equipment
- Large pitcher (at least 64 oz/2 quart capacity)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon or long-handled stirrer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice cube trays
- Blender (optional for puréeing fresh peaches)
- Mason jars or tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups cold water
- 4 black tea bags or 2 tablespoons loose leaf tea
- ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 2 cups fresh peaches sliced (about 3-4 peaches)
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup ice cubes
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh peach slices
- Mint sprigs
- Lemon wheels
- Frozen peach cubes blend peaches and freeze in ice cube trays
For a less sweet version, reduce sugar to ½ cup or use honey as a natural alternative. Frozen peaches can replace fresh when out of season.
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat.
- Add tea bags to the hot water and steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool.
- While tea steeps, wash and slice peaches. Remove pits and cut into small chunks.
- Add peach chunks to a blender and blend until smooth. For a clearer drink, strain the purée through a fine mesh strainer.
- In your pitcher, combine the cooled tea, peach purée, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight to enhance flavors.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh peach slices and mint.
For a special touch, rim glasses with sugar before pouring the mocktail.
Notes
Store this peach iced tea mocktail in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor actually improves after the first day as the peach and tea flavors meld together.
For special dietary needs, consider these modifications:
Low Sugar: Replace sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener
Extra Fruity: Add ½ cup of strawberries or raspberries when blending peaches
Sparkling Version: Substitute 2 cups of water with sparkling water added just before serving
This recipe serves approximately 8 people. For a larger crowd, double the recipe but taste test before adding the full amount of sugar. Temperature affects sweetness perception—cold drinks need slightly more sweetener.
Extra Fruity: Add ½ cup of strawberries or raspberries when blending peaches
Sparkling Version: Substitute 2 cups of water with sparkling water added just before serving
This recipe serves approximately 8 people. For a larger crowd, double the recipe but taste test before adding the full amount of sugar. Temperature affects sweetness perception—cold drinks need slightly more sweetener.