Description
This Minty Peach Tea Punch is a refreshing and flavorful drink perfect for gatherings. The combination of sweet peaches, fresh mint, and fizzy ginger ale makes it a hit at any party.
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
Mint Tea:
- 6 cups water
- 4 family-sized iced tea bags
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
Peach Nectar:
- 2 1/2 pounds ripe peaches
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cans (12-ounces each) ginger ale, chilled
- 2 liters club soda, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the Simple Syrup: Combine sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Mint Tea: Boil 6 cups water, then steep tea bags and mint leaves. Cool, strain, and pour into a large container.
- Prepare the Peach Nectar: Blanch and peel peaches, then blend with lemon juice. Strain and add to the container with mint tea. Stir in 1 cup of simple syrup.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the punch for 4-12 hours. Just before serving, mix in ginger ale and 1 liter of club soda. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet peaches for the best flavor.
- You can prepare the punch ahead of time and add the fizzy ingredients just before serving.
- If peaches are out of season, you can use store-bought peach nectar as a substitute.
- Leftover club soda can be used to refresh the punch the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (4-ounce) serving
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
