Peach Tea Lemonade
The Peach Tea Lemonade is pretty involved, but totally worth it! Here’s what you’ll need:
1 ½ cups Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
8 black tea bags
2 cups boiling water
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 batch peach simple syrup
Garnish: peach slices and fresh mint
Directions: To make the simple syrup, combine peaches, sugar, and water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, break up the peaches. Turn down the heat to low and simmer for five minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to come to room temperature. Strain. If you’re not using the mixture immediately, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one month.
To make the cocktail, add the tea bags to a heat proof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and allow to steep for 3 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the cold water, lemon juice, peach simple syrup, and vodka. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
When you’re ready to serve, fill a mason jar or tall glass with ice and add the tea. Garnish with peach slices and fresh mint.