Refreshing Peach Bourbon Sweet Tea Cocktail
A quick and easy summer cocktail combining smoky bourbon, fresh peaches, and strong brewed black tea for a refreshing and balanced drink perfect for warm evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (tea brewing time)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey (e.g., Buffalo Trace or Maker’s Mark)
- 6 ounces brewed strong black tea, cooled
- ½ ripe peach, sliced or diced
- 1 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprigs or peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the tea: Steep 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags in 8 ounces hot water for 5 minutes. Remove leaves or bags and cool to room temperature, then chill if desired.
- Muddle the peaches: In a mixing glass, gently press ½ of a ripe peach with a muddler or spoon to release juices without pulverizing.
- Combine ingredients: Add 2 ounces bourbon, 6 ounces cooled black tea, 1 ounce simple syrup, and ½ ounce fresh lemon juice to the muddled peaches. Stir or shake gently to mix.
- Serve: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, strain the mixture over the ice, garnish with a peach slice or mint sprig, and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh peaches for best flavor; adjust simple syrup to taste for sweetness; brew tea strong to balance sweetness; avoid over-muddling peaches to prevent unpleasant texture; store bourbon-tea mixture separately from peaches and ice if making ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 10
- Calories: 160180
- Sugar: 1214
- Carbohydrates: 1518
Keywords: peach bourbon cocktail, sweet tea cocktail, summer cocktail, bourbon drink, iced tea cocktail, refreshing drink