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Peach Iced Tea Cocktail

A refreshing combination of peach flavored iced tea, a honey peach simple syrup, vodka and elderflower liquer. This cocktail is the perfect way to end a hot summer day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cocktail
Calories: 307kcal

Equipment

  • small sauce pan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • cocktail glasses
  • cocktail shaker or glass measuring cup

Ingredients

For the Iced tea

  • 4 tablespoons loose leaf tea or 4 teabags
  • 4 cups water

For the Simple Syrup

  • 1 large peach, sliced
  • cup honey
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch sea salt

For Each Cocktail

  • 1.5 ounces peach simple syrup
  • 1.5 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce St Germain liquer
  • 4-6 ounces tea

Optional Garnishes

  • peaches, sliced
  • fresh mint leaves

Instructions

For the Peach SImple Syrup

  • Combine the peach, honey, water, vanilla and sea salt in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Run the syrup through a fine mesh seive placed over a large measuring cup or bowl. Use the back of a spoon to push all liquid through the seive. Store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

For the Tea

  • Combine 4 tablespoons of loose leaf tea and 4 cups of water in a large pitcher or container Leave in the sun for 6-8 hours. Strain and chill until ready to serve.

For Each Cocktail

  • Place 2-3 large ice cubes in each glass. Add 2-3 thin slices of peach to each glass.
  • In a cocktail shaker or glass measuring cup, combine the peach simple syrup, vodka and elderflower liquer. Shake or mix until well combined. Pour mixture over ice. Fill each glass with iced tea and garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg