Summer Peach Tea Punch

I have a few favorite magazines that inspire me ~

Country Living, Better  Homes and Gardens,  Southern Living . . . . and Phyllis Hoffman CELEBRATE! 

I adore these magazines for their attractive covers, simple and scrumptious recipes, decorating ideas, and articles. 

 May 2011

After reading the May issue of Southern Living ~ cover to cover ~ and testing several of its wonderful drink and food recipes, I fell in love with the Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Teach Punch. It's a must if you're hosting a brunch or garden party this Spring or Summer. 

Governor's Mansion 

Summer Peach Tea Punch

Ingredients

3 family-size tea bags

2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves

1 (33.8-oz.) bottle peach nectar

1/2 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

1/2 cup Simple Sugar Syrup

1 (1-liter) bottle ginger ale, chilled

1 (1-liter) bottle club soda, chilled

Garnish: fresh peach wedges

Preparation

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add tea bags and mint leaves. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover and steep 10 minutes.

Discard tea bags and mint. 

Pour into a 1-gal. container; add peach nectar, lemonade concentrate, and Simple Sugar Syrup. 

Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.

Pour chilled tea mixture into a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir in ginger ale and club soda just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

Makes about 1 gallon.

Bon Appetit!