Peach Basil Arnold Palmer: Summer Sip
Refreshingly sweet peach basil Arnold Palmer combines fresh peaches and aromatic basil for a perfect summer drink.
Ingredients
- 2 peaches, cut into wedges
- 5-6 cups water
- 5 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- zest from 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Slice peaches into wedges.
- Grill peach wedges for 2-3 minutes per side until soft and caramelized. Set aside.
- Boil 2 cups of water. Steep 5 black tea bags and 1 cup basil leaves for 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher, discarding solids.
- Blend the grilled peaches with 1 cup lemon juice until smooth. Strain if desired for a smoother texture.
- To the pitcher, add 3 cups cold water, the peach-lemon mixture, 1/2 cup honey, and lemon zest. Add bourbon if using.
- Chill for at least one hour. Serve over ice, garnished with grilled peaches, basil, and lemon slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra sweetness and flavor, grill the peaches until they have nice char marks.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice to your personal taste preference.
- For a smoother drink, strain the blended peach mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice to your personal taste preference.
- For a smoother drink, strain the blended peach mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.