Description
A refreshing Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea combining the natural sweetness of homemade peach raspberry syrup with chilled black tea, perfect for a quick and elegant summer drink.
Ingredients
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 tbsp peach raspberry syrup
- handful of ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Raspberry Syrup: Heat the sliced peaches, raspberries, granulated sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the mixture boil to preserve the fresh flavors.
- Dissolve Sugar and Mash Fruit: Continue to cook the mixture for 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar has fully dissolved. Use a fork to gently mash the raspberries and peaches to release their juices and enhance the syrup’s flavor.
- Strain and Cool the Syrup: Once all sugar has dissolved and the fruit is well mashed, remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve to remove fruit chunks, then allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea: In a glass, combine the chilled black tea and 2 to 4 tablespoons of the cooled peach raspberry syrup. Add a handful of ice and stir well. Serve immediately for a refreshing beverage.
Notes
- Adjust the syrup quantity according to your desired sweetness and flavor intensity.
- You can prepare the peach raspberry syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a stronger tea flavor, brew the black tea longer or use more tea leaves.
- Optionally garnish with fresh peach slices or raspberries for presentation.
