Peach and Ginger Tea-Infused Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 2 bags of ginger tea (or 2 teaspoons of loose leaf ginger tea)
- 1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
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Brew the Tea:
- Boil water and pour it over the ginger tea bags or loose tea contained in a tea infuser. Allow it to steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or infuser and let the tea cool.
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Sweeten the Tea:
- While the tea is still warm, mix in the honey if desired, stirring until it’s fully dissolved. This step is optional and based on your preference for sweetness.
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Infuse with Peach:
- Add the sliced peaches to the brewed tea and let them infuse as the tea cools. For a stronger peach flavor, lightly mash the peach slices into the tea.
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Chill:
- Refrigerate the tea and peach mixture for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors and cool it down.
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Prepare the Mocktail:
- In a pitcher or individual glasses, combine the cooled tea and peach infusion with the lemon juice. Stir well.
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Serve:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mocktail over the ice. Top off each glass with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
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Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional peach slices if desired.