Summer Sorghum Peach Tea
Perfect drink for when the peach season hits! Sorghum syrup is a robust ingredient that adds deep flavor to any drink or dish. It adds a deep caramel earthly sweetness. A refreshing Southern-inspired summer cocktail or mocktail with fresh peaches and Sorghum syrup!
For the cocktails- this drink pairs nicely with bourbon, peach whiskey or dark rum.
Pair this drink with grilled chicken, smoked barbecue, charcuterie, peach burrata salad, or a summer cheese board. It’s also a lovely drink for porch sipping, cookouts, and late summer evenings.
Yield: 2 refreshing cocktails. Cheers! 🥃🍑
Let us know how you’ll enjoy it!
- 1 cup strong black tea (some use Meadow tea)
- 4 oz bourbon (2oz each)
- 2 tbsp Golden Barrel Sorghum Syrup
- 1 peach, thinly sliced
- Brew the Tea Brew cup of strong black tea. Allow it to cool completely, or refrigerate until chilled.
- Build the Cocktail In a cocktail shaker or large measuring cup, combine the chilled tea, bourbon, sorghum syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Stir or shake until the sorghum syrup is fully dissolved.
- Prepare the Glasses Fill two tall glasses with ice. Divide the fresh peach slices between the glasses.
- Pour & Finish Pour the tea mixture evenly over the ice and peaches. For a lighter, bubbly cocktail, top each glass with 2–3 oz of club soda.
- Garnish Add a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice if desired. Stir gently before serving.
Choose ripe peaches: They add natural sweetness and aroma.
Balance the sweetness: Sorghum syrup varies by brand, so start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed.
Fresh lemon juice is key: It brightens the drink and balances the rich, caramel notes of the sorghum.
Make it ahead: Mix the tea, lemon juice, and sorghum syrup several hours in advance. Add the bourbon, peaches, and ice just before serving.
Variations
Peach Bourbon Smash: Muddle a few peach slices and mint in the glass before adding the cocktail.
Sparkling Peach Tea: Top generously with club soda for a lighter, more refreshing drink.
Herbal Twist: Replace the mint with fresh basil for a subtly savory finish.
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