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Peach Bourbon Iced Tea

This refreshing beverage combines juicy, sliced peaches with brewed black tea and a splash of bourbon, creating a sweet, smoky, and fruity drink. The ingredients are muddled and mixed to develop a vibrant flavor, finished with ice for a cool, visually appealing presentation. The final drink boasts a bright aroma, a deep amber hue, and a satisfying balance of sweetness and warmth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces ripe peaches sliced
  • 2 cups black tea brewed strong and chilled
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ice large cubes ice plenty of big ice cubes

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • Tea kettle
  • Muddler
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glassware

Method
 

  1. Place the sliced peaches into a large pitcher, feeling the juicy flesh and fragrant aroma fill the air.
  2. Add granulated sugar over the peaches and gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon until the peaches release their juices and the sugar begins to dissolve.
  3. Pour in the freshly brewed, chilled black tea, watching the mixture turn a warm, amber hue as the tea mingles with the fruit and sugar.
  4. Stir in the bourbon and squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, releasing a bright, citrusy aroma that complements the smoky bourbon and sweet peaches.
  5. Fill the pitcher with plenty of large ice cubes, listening for the satisfying clink as they settle into the liquid and chill the drink thoroughly.
  6. Give everything a good stir to ensure the flavors meld and the ice cools the mixture evenly.
  7. Pour the chilled peach bourbon iced tea into glasses, making sure to include some fruit slices in each.
  8. Garnish with additional peach slices or a sprig of mint if desired, and serve immediately for a bright, summery refreshment.