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Southern Peach Tea Cocktail

A refreshing and boozy southern peach tea cocktail that's perfect for hot afternoons, made with sweet tea, ripe peaches, and bourbon, with plenty of room for substitutions and variations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups sweet tea Chilled.
  • 2 cups ripe peaches, sliced Fresh, canned or frozen.
  • 1 cup bourbon Can substitute with dark rum or whiskey.
  • 1 cup ice For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pitcher, combine the sweet tea, sliced peaches, and bourbon.
  2. Add a generous amount of ice to the pitcher.
  3. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  5. Serve in mason jars with extra peach slices and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Notes

Can be made ahead by mixing everything except the bourbon and fresh mint; add just before serving. Consider variations like adding mint, raspberries, or sparkling water.