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Cool off with a bold, refreshing hard peach iced tea that blends juicy peach, zesty citrus and smooth vodka with a base of brewed tea. It’s light, flavorful and easy to customize to your taste. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a quiet afternoon on the porch, this spiked peach iced tea cocktail offers maximum refreshment with minimal effort. Simple to prepare and perfect for summer sipping, it’s sure to become your go-to drink.
Hard peach iced tea combines peach, citrus and vodka in an easy, refreshing cocktail you can make in big batches for any summer occasion.
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Why You’ll Love It
Refreshing flavor combo: Peach, lemon, lime and tea make it vibrant.
Boozy kick: Vodka adds an adult twist without overpowering.
Easy to make: No fancy steps, just stir and chill.
Party ready: Great for serving friends, neighbors and relatives.
Hard Spiked Tea Lemonade Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Tea bags: Provide a rich, flavorful base with either green or black tea.
Lemon juice: Brightens the drink with fresh citrus zing.
Lime juice: Adds extra tartness and balance.
Honey: Natural sweetener that smooths out the tang.
Vodka: Offers a clean, crisp kick that pairs well with peach.
Peach juice: Brings summer sweetness and classic flavor.
Fresh garnishes: Peach slices, lemon slices and mint add aroma and visual appeal.
How to Make Hard Iced Tea
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Brew the tea: Steep tea bags in boiling water for a few minutes.
Juice the citrus: Roll, slice and squeeze lemons and limes.
Mix the base: Add lemon, lime and honey into the tea and stir.
Add alcohol and juice: Pour in vodka and peach juice, stirring to combine.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate until cold then pour over ice with fruit garnish.
Substitutions and Variations
Swap vodka for bourbon: For a smoky twist in place of vodka.
Add schnapps: Sweet peach schnapps would also be good in this cocktail.
Use flavored vodka: Try peach, citrus or sweet tea vodka for extra depth.
Make it sparkling: Top with club soda or sparkling water just before serving.
Optional add-ins: Try adding more fruit such as blueberries, pineapple or strawberries to your hard tea lemonade. Cucumber slices would also work in this refreshing summer cocktail.
Serving Suggestions
With savory snacks: Enjoy a stars and stripes cheese board or a pecan butter board with your hard iced tea, or perhaps make some Cajun shrimp deviled eggs.
With a sweet treat: The tea would go well with strawberry peach crisp or bourbon peach ice cream.
How to Store Spiked Peach Ice Tea
Store: Keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator and drink within a couple of days.
Freeze: Try freezing it for slushies!
Top Tips
Watch steep time: Oversteeping tea can cause bitterness.
Adjust honey to taste: Start with less and add more if needed.
Chill thoroughly: Serve well chilled for maximum refreshment.
Use quality juice: Pure peach juice improves flavor greatly.
Hard Peach Iced Tea FAQs
Yes, mix it a few hours early and chill until serving time.
Tea has a rich history, and sweet iced tea is no exception. Tea arrived in the US in the 1700s, and early iced tea recipes often included alcohol, like Regent’s Punch made with green tea, sugar, cream, and claret or champagne. The first recorded sweet tea recipe using green tea appeared in 1879, followed by a black tea version in 1904. During Prohibition, when alcohol was banned, sweet iced tea soared in popularity, becoming a staple in Southern cookbooks.
Hard Spiked Peach Iced Tea Lemonade Recipe
Hard Peach Iced Tea
Equipment
- Cocktail Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 teabags, green or black
- 1 Cup water, boiling
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 2 limes, juice only
- 3 Tablespoons honey, or adjust to taste
- 1/2 Cup vodka
- 5 Cups peach juice
To Garnish
- 1 peach wedge
- 1 lemon slice
- 3 mint sprigs
Instructions
- Bring a cup of water to a boil. Add teabags in a pitcher then pour water. Allow to steep for 3 minutes.
- In the meantime, roll lemons and limes on a hard surface with your palm. It will help to get more juice. Cut lemons and limes in half. Put a strainer on a medium bowl then squeeze lemons and limes.
- Add lemon and lime juice in the pitcher and mix with honey.
- Pour vodka and peach juice. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- Refrigerate until chilled. Remove teabags before refrigerating if you don’t want a strong tea taste.
- When ready, garnish glasses with peach slices, mint, lemon slices and ice cubes.
Notes
Adjust honey to taste: Start with less and add more if needed.
Chill thoroughly: Serve well chilled for maximum refreshment.
Use quality juice: Pure peach juice improves flavor greatly.
Nutrition
If you’re looking for a refreshing summer cocktail that’s easy to make and crowd-pleasing, hard peach iced tea is your answer. With the sweetness of peach juice, bright citrus notes and a clean vodka finish, every glass of this boozy iced tea recipe offers balanced flavor and chill vibes. Prepare a big pitcher, add ice and garnish, and you’ll have a go-to drink for barbecues, pool days or relaxed evenings. Hard ice tea is a simple, satisfying beverage that captures the taste of summer.
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Bella Bucchiotti
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