Big-Batch Cocktails: Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Give a classic summer drink a boozy kick with this simple recipe.

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Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Photo by: Sam Henderson

Sam Henderson

Ingredients

Serves 12-15

  • 8 tea bags
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 9 cups water
  • 2 cups lemonade
  • 2 cups peach vodka
  • 6 oz. fresh raspberries
  • 3 lemons, sliced
  • 3 peaches, cut into wedges
  • peaches, raspberries and lemons for garnish, if desired
Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Photo by: Sam Henderson

Sam Henderson

Preparation

Add four cups of water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and add tea bags. Steep tea for 5 minutes and then remove. Add sugar to a medium bowl and pour the hot tea concentrate over the sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Cool slightly before proceeding.

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Photo by: Sam Henderson

Sam Henderson

Add the sweetened tea concentrate to a large container or drink dispenser. Add the remaining water, lemonade and peach vodka. Stir to fully combine.

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Photo by: Sam Henderson

Sam Henderson

Add the raspberries, lemons and peaches to the liquid. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

To serve, pour drink over ice in a glass. Garnish with additional fruit, if desired.

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Peach Sweet Tea Punch

Photo by: Sam Henderson

Sam Henderson

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