Description
A refreshing, five-step mocktail that balances sweet peach, tart lemon, and earthy green tea with cooling fresh mint. This pantry-friendly drink is perfect for summer gatherings and can be made in batches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 green tea bags (1 liter brewed)
- 4–5 medium lemons (about 1 cup fresh juice)
- ½ cup (150g) peach preserves
- 1 large bunch fresh mint (about 1 cup leaves)
- Ice cubes (large cubes preferred)
- 1–2 cups cold water
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, and steep green tea bags for 5-7 minutes. Remove bags and let tea cool to room temperature (chill in fridge to speed up).
- Cut lemons in half and squeeze to yield about 1 cup of juice. Strain out seeds and pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine cooled green tea, fresh lemon juice, and peach preserves. Stir vigorously until preserves are mostly dissolved.
- Add 1-2 cups of cold water to adjust strength to taste. Fill the pitcher about ¾ full with ice cubes.
- Gently clap fresh mint leaves between your hands to release oils, then tuck them into the pitcher. Stir gently to distribute.
- Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
Notes
Brew the tea strong because ice will dilute it. Clapping the mint between hands releases essential oils for better aroma. Use large ice cubes to prevent rapid melting and dilution. The drink improves after sitting for an hour as flavors meld. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
Keywords: iced tea, lemonade, mocktail, peach recipe, summer drinks, green tea, mint lemonade, non-alcoholic, refreshing drinks, batch cocktail