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Peach and lemon iced tea

  • Serves 10-12
  • Prep time: 15 mins + cooling time | Cooking time: 15 mins

This peach and lemon iced tea spritz tastes just as beautiful as it looks! Made with fresh local fruits, this drink is best served iced with a sprig of mint for a delightfully refreshing Summer drink.

Ingredients

  • 3 peaches, cut into chunks

  • Juice of 4 large lemons

  • 1 cup caster sugar

  • 1L water

  • 4 earl grey tea bags

  • Soda water, to finish

  • Sliced peaches, lemon and mint sprigs, to garnish

Method

  1. In a saucepan, combine the peach chunks, lemon juice, caster sugar and water. Place over a medium heat and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the peaches soften; around 10 minutes.

  2. Once the peaches have softened, remove from the heat and use a wooden spoon to break the peaches down. Add the tea bags, then leave to steep for 10 minutes.

  3. Strain through a sieve into a jug or bowl, then place into the refrigerator and leave to cool for a minimum of 2 hours or until chilled.

  4. Once cool, pour the tea into glasses half filled with ice; add the tea as per your desired ratio to soda water. Add a couple of peach and lemon slices, then top with soda water and finish with a sprig of mint. Serve and enjoy.