Sweet Tea Peach Rebel Float (Printable)

Sweet tea blends with peaches and vanilla ice cream, served chilled for a classic Southern dessert beverage.

# What you'll need:

→ Sweet Tea

01 - 2 cups chilled sweet tea

→ Fruit

02 - 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
03 - Peach slices for garnish (optional)

→ Ice Cream

04 - 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream

→ Optional Add-Ins

05 - 1 tablespoon peach syrup (optional)
06 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

# Method:

01 - Place the sliced peaches and 1 cup of sweet tea into a blender. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
02 - Evenly divide the blended peach mixture into four tall glasses.
03 - Place one large scoop of vanilla ice cream in each glass.
04 - Gently pour the remaining sweet tea over the ice cream and peach mixture, allowing it to float.
05 - Drizzle peach syrup on top of each float if desired, and garnish with fresh peach slices and a mint sprig.
06 - Present immediately, providing straws and long spoons with each serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines the classic flavors of sweet tea and ripe peaches for a true Southern treat
  • Quick to prepare, requiring only ten minutes and basic tools
02 -
  • Dairy-free ice cream makes this float suitable for vegans
  • Check ice cream packaging for possible nut or soy traces if you have allergies
03 -
  • Add a splash of bourbon or peach liqueur for a grown-up version
  • Canned or nectarines work if fresh peaches aren't in season
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