Bourbon Peach Iced Tea

If you’re searching for a big batch summer cocktail, look no further than this bourbon spiked peach iced tea! Made with peach nectar, black tea, and fresh peach slices, this recipe is perfect for barbecues, parties, and picnics. Bust out a large pitcher and make a batch today!

• 12 star anise pods
• 2 cups (454 ml) water or enough to fill the tray

• 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (71 g) light brown sugar packed
• 4 star anise pods
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger peeled and sliced
• 4 and 1/4 cups (964 ml) water divided
• 8 black tea bags
• 1 and 1/2 cups (340 ml) peach nectar
• 1 and 1/4 cups (284 ml) bourbon
• 1/4 cup (57 ml) lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup (57 ml) orange juice freshly squeezed

• lemon slices
• orange slices
• peach slices
• mint sprigs
• ice if not using star anise ice cubes