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Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea

Name: Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups water, divided; 6 black tea bags; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced; 1 cup bourbon whiskey; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup peach preserves; Ice cubes; Fresh peach slices for garnish; Fresh mint sprigs for garnish; Lemon wedges for garnish

Silky bourbon mellows the brightness of black tea while fresh peaches and a hint of peach preserves create a sophisticated, fruit-forward sweetness that's balanced by tart lemon. This sip brings together Southern tradition and grown-up indulgence in one refreshing glass. Perfect for summer entertaining or an elegant evening wind-down.

Prep

15 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until completely dissolved.
2
Add sliced peaches to the hot tea mixture and let steep for 30 minutes to infuse peach flavor.
3
Strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing peaches to extract maximum flavor. Discard solids.
4
Stir in remaining 4 cups of cold water, bourbon, lemon juice, and peach preserves until well combined.
5
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely and allow flavors to meld.
6
Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with fresh peach slices, mint sprigs, and lemon wedges.

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