Flavorful Southern Style Peach Bourbon Sweet Tea
A sweet, boozy Southern style peach bourbon sweet tea made with peach preserves and bourbon, perfect for summer evenings and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 black tea bags
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) filtered water
- 1 cup (320g) peach preserves
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) bourbon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh peach slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring 8 cups (1.9 liters) of filtered water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add 6 black tea bags, and steep for 8 minutes.
- While the tea is hot, stir in 1 cup (320g) peach preserves and ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar until fully dissolved, using a whisk or wooden spoon to break down lumps.
- Let the tea come to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
- Once chilled, stir in 1 cup (240ml) bourbon and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust sugar or lemon if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the peach bourbon sweet tea over, and garnish with fresh peach slices if desired.
Notes
Do not steep tea longer than 8 minutes to avoid bitterness. Add bourbon only after tea is chilled to preserve alcohol flavor. Rimming glasses with sugar adds a festive touch. Tea base can be made a day ahead and stored refrigerated. For non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and add peach nectar or sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
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