Description
This refreshing Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea combines the sweetness of homemade peach raspberry syrup with chilled black tea, creating a delightful and fruity iced beverage perfect for hot days or any time you crave a cool, flavorful drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Raspberry Syrup
- ½ cup peaches, sliced
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea
- 1 cup black tea, chilled
- 2 to 4 tablespoons peach raspberry syrup
- handful of ice
Instructions
- Prepare the peach raspberry syrup: Heat the peaches, raspberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the mixture boil.
- Mash and cook the syrup: Continue heating for about 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Use a fork to gently mash the peaches and raspberries to release their juices.
- Strain and cool the syrup: Once the sugar is fully dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup to remove fruit chunks. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Mix the iced tea: In a glass, combine chilled black tea, 2 to 4 tablespoons of the peach raspberry syrup depending on sweetness preference, and a handful of ice. Stir well and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of syrup according to your desired sweetness.
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use fresh or frozen peaches and raspberries as per availability.
- For a sparkling version, replace black tea with sparkling water and adjust syrup to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea, peach syrup, raspberry syrup, homemade iced tea, fruity iced tea, summer drink, refreshing beverage
