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Bourbon Spiked Peach Iced Tea
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Bourbon Spiked Peach Iced Tea

If you're searching for a big batch summer cocktail, look no further than this bourbon spiked peach iced tea! Made with peach nectar, black tea, and fresh peach slices, this recipe is perfect for barbecues, parties, and picnics. Bust out a large pitcher and make a batch today!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Course: Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Star Anise Ice Cubes (Optional):
  • 12 star anise pods
  • 2 cups (454 ml) water or enough to fill the tray
For the Iced Tea:
  • 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (71 g) light brown sugar packed
  • 4 star anise pods
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 2 inch pieces ginger peeled and sliced, fresh
  • 4 and 1/4 cups (964 ml) water divided
  • 8 black tea bags
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (340 ml) peach nectar
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (284 ml) bourbon
  • 1/4 cup (57 ml) lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup (57 ml) orange juice freshly squeezed
Garnish (Optional):
  • lemon slices
  • Orange slices
  • peach sliced
  • mint sprigs
  • ice if not using star anise ice cubes

Instructions

For the Star Anise Ice Cubes (Optional):
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  1. Using a 12-mold (preferably extra large) ice cube tray, fill each ice cube well with one star anise pod.
  2. Cover the pods with water, filling the tray all the way up. Cover and place on a flat surface in the freezer. 
For the Iced Tea:
  1. In a medium-saucepan, combine both sugars and 2 and ½ cups (567 ml) of the water. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the star anise, cinnamon sticks, and fresh ginger and cook for 1 more minute, Remove the pan from the heat. 
  2.  Add in the black tea bags and steep, uncovered, for 12 minutes.
  3. Pour this mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and into a large pitcher. Discard spices and tea bags. 
  4. Pour in the bourbon, peach nectar, lemon juice, orange juice, and remaining water (397) and stir well to combine. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours. Stir well again before serving. 
To Garnish and Serve:
  1. To serve, pour the tea into ice filled glasses, and garnish with lemon slices, orange slices, peach slices, and mint, if desired.

Notes

  • Please note that if you're making the ice cubes, your custom time will be 12 hours, as they need time to fully freeze!