Govenors Mansion Summer Peach Punch
Capture the essence of summer with the Governor’s Mansion Summer Peach Punch, a refreshing and elegant drink bursting with Southern charm. Crafted with ripe, juicy peaches simmered into a fragrant syrup, this crowd-pleasing punch is perfectly balanced with a splash of zesty lemon, peach nectar, and fizzy club soda. Unsweetened tea and fresh mint leaves lend a sophisticated twist, creating a beverage that's equally suited for upscale gatherings or casual afternoons on the porch. Served over ice and garnished with peach slices and mint sprigs, it’s the ultimate way to cool off in style during the warmer months. Easy to make and brimming with fresh, seasonal flavors, this peach punch is destined to be your go-to summer sip.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium (ripe) peaches
- 1 large lemon
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups unsweetened tea
- 2 cups club soda
- 1 cups peach nectar
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 8 slices (for garnish) peach slices
- 4 sprigs (for garnish) mint sprigs
Directions
Step 1
Wash the peaches and slice them into wedges, discarding the pits.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the peach slices, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. The peaches should become soft and fragrant.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl or pitcher, pressing the peaches to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
Step 7
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and add it to the strained peach syrup.
Step 8
Pour the remaining 2 cups of water, unsweetened tea, peach nectar, and club soda into the peach syrup. Stir gently to combine.
Step 9
Add the fresh mint leaves and refrigerate the punch for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Step 10
Before serving, add ice cubes to the punch and stir gently.
Step 11
Pour the peach punch into glasses and garnish each serving with a peach slice and a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3538g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 783.7 |
| Total Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 236.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 199.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 187.0g | |
| Protein 6.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 185.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1745.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories