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Charming Summer Southern Drinks

As the warm sun shines brightly and sweet melodies of summer fill the air, there’s nothing quite like a glass of Southern peach iced tea to cool you down. This delicate blend of homemade peach syrup and sweet tea embodies the essence of Southern hospitality, making it the perfect drink for gatherings or quiet moments on your porch.

Sweet, fruity, and perfectly chilled — this Southern Peach Iced Tea combines homemade sweet tea with peach syrup for a refreshing, golden sip of Southern comfort.

🕒 Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 15 minutes

• Chill Time: 1 hour

• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

• Servings: 8–10 cups

🧂 Ingredients

For the Tea

• 6 cups (1.4 L) water, divided

• 6 black tea bags (Luzianne or Lipton)

• ¾ cup (150g) sugar

For the Peach Syrup

• 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced

• ½ cup (100g) sugar

• 1 cup (240ml) water

To Serve

• Ice cubes

• Fresh peach slices and mint sprigs for garnish

🔪 Directions

1. Make the Peach Syrup
   In a small saucepan, combine sliced peaches, sugar, and 1 cup water.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until peaches are soft and syrupy.
   Strain through a fine mesh sieve (save the syrup and discard solids). Let cool.

2. Brew the Tea
   Bring 4 cups water to a boil.
   Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 10–15 minutes.
   Remove tea bags and stir in ¾ cup sugar until dissolved.
   Add 2 cups cold water and let cool slightly.

3. Combine and Chill
   Stir peach syrup into the cooled tea.
   Refrigerate for 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.

4. Serve
   Pour over ice, garnish with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs, and enjoy every sweet sip!

💡 Pro Tips

• Use fresh summer peaches for the best flavor, but frozen works too.

• Add a splash of lemon juice for a touch of brightness.

• For a twist, replace half the tea with sparkling water right before serving.