Description
This Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea offers a refreshing and fruity twist on classic iced tea, blending the natural sweetness of fresh peaches and raspberries with chilled black tea. Perfect for a warm day, it combines the vibrant flavors of summer fruits in a sweet syrup served over ice for a cool, revitalizing beverage.
Ingredients
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Fruit Syrup
- ½ cup sliced peaches
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Beverage
- 1 cup chilled black tea
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced peaches, raspberries, granulated sugar, and water. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats to ensure the sugar dissolves completely, which should take about 5 to 8 minutes. Gently mash the fruit to release its juices, creating a flavorful syrup base.
- Strain Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat once the sugar has dissolved and the fruit mixture is fragrant. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp and fruit solids. Allow the syrup to cool completely before using.
- Assemble Drink: In a serving glass, pour 1 cup of chilled black tea. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of the cooled peach raspberry syrup, adjusting to taste for desired sweetness and fruit flavor. Add ice cubes to fill the glass and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh fruit with frozen peaches and raspberries if fresh are not available; thaw before use.
- Adjust the amount of syrup to your preferred sweetness level or fruitiness.
- For a sparkling variation, replace black tea with sparkling water or soda water.
- Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
