Sun Kissed Raspberry Peach Iced Tea Lemonade (Printable version)

Vibrant summer drink combining ripe peaches, tart raspberries, zesty lemonade, and black tea for a refreshing treat.

# What you need:

→ Fruit Syrup

01 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup water

→ Tea and Lemonade Base

05 - 4 black tea bags
06 - 4 cups boiling water
07 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
08 - 3/4 cup honey or agave syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Assembly

09 - Ice cubes
10 - Extra raspberries and peach slices, for garnish
11 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

# How To:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, peach slices, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves and the fruit softens, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
02 - Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher and pour the boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature.
03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and the prepared fruit syrup to the cooled tea. Stir thoroughly until well blended. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
04 - Refrigerate the combined mixture for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
05 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with extra raspberries, peach slices, and fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade fruit syrup is a total game changer and once you try it you will never go back to store bought mixes.
  • It strikes that elusive balance between sweet, tart, and tannic that makes people ask for the recipe after one sip.
  • You can prep every component ahead of time, making party day completely stress free.
02 -
  • Oversteeping the tea bags will make the whole pitcher taste bitter and astringent, so set a timer and stick to five minutes.
  • Straining the fruit syrup while it is still warm yields far more liquid than waiting until it cools, because the viscosity drops and everything flows more easily.
03 -
  • If your peaches are not particularly ripe or sweet, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the syrup to compensate and ensure the peach flavor actually comes through.
  • Green tea makes a lighter, more herbal version that is wonderful on scorching days when black tea feels too heavy.

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