Peach Iced Tea Mocktail

Ever wanted a drink that tastes like summer but behaves like an adult at brunch? That’s exactly what this Peach Iced Tea Mocktail does. I first mixed this up for a backyard barbecue when the weather betrayed my plans to serve cocktails, and everyone kept asking for the recipe (including the one who swore off sweets)

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 8

Course: Drinks, Mocktail

Cuisine: American

Calories: 94.1

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 pound ripe peaches about 3 medium
1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup agave/maple to keep strictly plant-based
8 cups filtered water
8 black tea bags
1 large lemon sliced into rounds
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves plus more to serve

Equipment

Large saucepan (for peach syrup)
Tea kettle or medium saucepan (for brewing tea)
Fine-mesh strainer (for syrup)
Large pitcher (half-gallon or larger)
Cutting board & knife
Citrus juicer (optional)
Measuring cups and spoons
Ice and glasses for serving
Short list, right? You probably own all this unless you live like a dramatic survivalist.

Method

1 pound ripe peaches (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup honey (or 1/2 cup agave/maple to keep strictly plant-based)
8 cups filtered water
8 black tea bags
1 large lemon, sliced into rounds
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus more to serve

Notes

Nutrition & Servings — Clear and Useful

Serves: 8 (about 1/2 gallon total)
Calories per serving: ≈ 94.1 kcal
Carbs: 24.9 g | Sugar: 22.5 g | Protein: 0.8 g | Fat: 0.2 g

Want fewer calories? Use less syrup or swap honey for a lower-calorie sweetener. Want richer flavor without sugar? Add extra peach slices and longer steeped tea. Simple trade-offs.