Peach Iced Tea Cocktail
A Peach Iced Tea Cocktail is a refreshing alcoholic beverage that blends the classic flavors of sweet iced tea with the juicy, fruity notes of peach, often using peach schnapps, vodka, or bourbon. It typically includes brewed black tea, peach nectar or syrup, a spirit of choice, and is served over ice, sometimes garnished with fresh peach slices or mint. This drink is a popular summer staple in the United States, particularly in the South, where sweet tea is a cultural icon.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is generally high in carbohydrates due to added sugars from syrups, nectar, or sweetened tea, and provides minimal protein or fat. A typical serving can range from 150 to 250 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg |
| Fluoride | 20 µg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern twist on the traditional Southern sweet tea, transforming a non-alcoholic staple into a festive social drink. Nutritionally, while it offers some antioxidants from the black tea base, its high sugar content makes it more of an occasional treat than a hydrating beverage.
