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Welcome to another delicious drink recipe perfect for summer sipping! I lean towards healthyish recipes that eliminate added sugar and often lean into sugar alternatives. Most of my recipes are written for two, making them perfect for sharing with a friend or loved one. Note that many of my drink recipes can be made as a mocktail, and that this mocktail recipe can easily be turned into an adult beverage with the addition of vodka or bourbon. Be sure to check out some of my favorite non-alcohol recipes like my sparkling cranberry mocktail on my happy hour page for more refreshing inspiration. Then, you decide if you want to make it into a cocktail.
This peach iced tea combines the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with the earthy depth of green tea, creating a perfectly balanced drink that’s both refreshing and satisfying. The addition of fresh basil adds an unexpected herbal note that elevates this simple peach iced tea into something truly special. Whether you’re looking for an unsweetened iced tea option or want to create your own peach iced tea syrup from scratch, this recipe delivers on both flavor and health-conscious ingredients.
The beauty of this peach green iced tea lies in its versatility. You can easily transform it into a Georgia peach iced tea by using white peaches if you prefer, or turn it into a peach vodka iced tea for evening entertaining. The homemade peach iced tea syrup is the star of the show, infusing every sip with concentrated peach flavor.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious peach iced tea:
Fresh peaches – Choose ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavor. The natural sugars in the fruit will help sweeten your drink naturally.
Sugar Free simple syrup – I use Lakanto’s sugar-free simple syrup, but you can make your own using your preferred sugar substitute.
Green tea bags – The base of our peach green iced tea. Green tea provides antioxidants and a subtle, grassy flavor that pairs beautifully with peaches.
Fresh basil – This herb adds a surprising and delightful aromatic element that complements the peach perfectly.
Lemonade sparkling water – Adds effervescence and a hint of citrus to brighten the drink.
Ingredient Substitutions
This recipe is flexible and can be adapted based on what you have on hand:
- Regular simple syrup can be used instead of sugar-free if you prefer traditional sweetening or add honey or agave syrup for a slightly different flavor
- Regular tea or any tea you like such as chamomile, white tea, or black tea can replace the green tea
- Other fresh herbs like mint or thyme work wonderfully in place of basil
- Other sparkling options include sugar-free lemonade, diet lemon-lime soda, club soda, or plain sparkling water
Other garnishes like lemon wheels and chunks of fresh peaches on skewers would be wonderful
How to Make This an Adult Beverage with Alcohol
Transform this refreshing mocktail into a sophisticated cocktail by adding your favorite spirit. The best alcohols that work beautifully in this drink include:
- Vodka – Add 1-2 ounces per drink for a clean, crisp peach vodka iced tea or try one of the new peach flavored vodkas to really amp up the flavor (Smirnoff Peach and SVEDKA Peach flavored vodka are good choices)
- Gin – Add 1-2 ounces per drink for an herbal, botanical twist
- Bourbon – Add 1-2 ounces per drink for a Southern-inspired cocktail with warmth and depth
Simply add your chosen spirit to the glass before adding the other ingredients, then stir gently to combine.
How to Make Peach Iced Tea
- Boil 3 cups of water. Add tea bags, turn off the heat and let the tea bags steep for 15 minutes. This longer steeping time ensures a robust tea flavor that won’t get lost when mixed with the peach syrup. Remove tea bags and place the cooled tea in a pitcher and chill for at least two hours.
- Chop the peaches into similar sized chunks. Leave the skin on for added flavor and color.
- Add the fruit to a small pot with one cup of Lakanto’s simple syrup, ½ cup water and two sprigs of fresh basil.
- Bring to a boil and gently smash the peaches with the back of a big spoon against the side of the pot. This helps release the peach juices and creates a more concentrated flavor. Once the peaches are soft and fragrant, turn off the heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
Note: If you are making your own simple syrup, add one cup of sugar or sugar substitute with 1 ½ cups of water to the pot. Stir over medium high heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the peaches and basil and continue with the rest of the recipe.
Step 3: Strain the peach and basil mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a wide mouthed jar. Press down on the solids to remove all the syrup – this concentrated peach iced tea syrup is liquid gold! Discard the solids. Chill the peach syrup for up to two weeks in the fridge.
Step 4: To make your drink, fill two 18-ounce tall glasses with ice. Add ¼ cup of the green tea and ¼ cup of the peach syrup to each glass. Top each with about 4 ounces of lemon-lime sparkling water, club soda or plain sparkling water or carbonated beverage of choice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil, add a reusable glass straw for an elegant touch, and enjoy your homemade peach iced tea!
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you loved this recipe, be sure to try some of my other favorite mocktails:
- Arnold Palmer
- Cold brew, cherry and almond delight
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
- Cucumber & Lime Agua Fresca
- Basic Bloody Mary Mix
Each of these drinks brings its own unique flavors and refreshing qualities to your happy hour repertoire. Cheers to delicious, healthier drinking!
Peach Iced Tea
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 Fresh peaches
- 3 cup Lakanto sugar free simple syrup OR homemade simple syrup
- 3 Green tea bags
- 4 Sprigs fresh basil (divided)
- 8 Oz Lemonade sparkling water, sugar free lemonade, diet lemon-lime soda, club soda or plain sparkling water
Instructions
- Boil 3 cups of water. Add tea bags, turn off the heat and let the tea bags steep for 15 minutes. Then, remove tea bags and place cooled tea in a pitcher and chill for at least two hours.
- Chop the peaches and add to a small pot with one cup of Lakanto’s simple syrup, ½ cup water and two sprigs of fresh basil. Bring to a boil and gently smash the peaches with the back of a big spoon against the side of the pot. Once the peaches are soft, turn off the heat and let steep 20 minutes. Note: If you are making your own simple syrup, add one cup of sugar or sugar substitute with 1 ½ cups of water to the pot. Stir over medium high heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the peaches and basil and continue with the rest of the recipe.
- Strain the peach and basil mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a wide mouthed jar. Press down to remove all the syrup. Discard the solids. Chill the peach syrup for up to two weeks in the fridge.
- To make your drink, fill two 18-ounce tall glasses with ice. Add 1/4 cup of the green tea and 1/4 cup of the peach syrup. Top each with about 4 ounces of lemon-lime sparkling water, club soda or plain sparkling water or carbonated beverage of choice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil. Add a glass straw and enjoy!
