Peach Basil Green Tea Mocktail

 Ingredients:

- 2 cups water

- 2 green tea bags

- 1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced

- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 1 cup sparkling water

- Ice cubes

- Peach slices (for garnish)

- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Boil the Water:

   - In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

 

  1. Steep the Tea and Peach:

   - Remove the saucepan from heat and add the green tea bags and peach slices.

   - Let the tea bags and peach slices steep in the hot water for about 5-7 minutes.

   - After steeping, remove the tea bags and strain out the peach slices if desired.

 

  1. Sweeten the Tea:

   - While the tea is still warm, add the honey or agave syrup.

   - Stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved.

 

  1. Add Basil and Lemon Juice:

   - Gently muddle the basil leaves to release their flavor.

   - Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and muddled basil leaves.

 

  1. Cool the Tea:

   - Allow the tea to reach room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

 

  1. Mix the Mocktail:

   - In a large pitcher, combine the chilled peach basil tea and sparkling water.

   - Stir gently to mix.

 

  1. Serve the Mocktail:

   - Fill glasses with ice cubes.

   - Pour the peach basil green tea mocktail over the ice.

   - Garnish with peach slices and fresh basil leaves if desired.

 

  1. Enjoy:

   - Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing peach basil green tea mocktail!

  

This peach basil green tea mocktail is perfect for a refreshing and sophisticated non-alcoholic drink. Enjoy!

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