Iced Roasted Peach, Meyer Lemon and White Tea Soda with Thai Basil
An original sparkling drink that combines caramelized roasted peach, delicate white tea, Meyer lemon, and the lightly anise-like aroma of Thai basil. Refreshing, elegant, and easy to prepare for warm afternoons or brunch.
Ingredients
- 300 g ripe peaches (boneless and in wedges)
- 40 g cane sugar (divided)
- 120 ml Meyer lemon (juice fresh)
- 4 g white tea (en leaves sueltas or 4 tsp)
- 500 ml hot water (for infusionar the té)
- 12 g fresh Thai basil (leaves, more extra for decorar)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 750 ml very cold sparkling water (for terminar the soda)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 40 g thin Meyer lemon slices (optional for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the peach wedges on a small tray, sprinkle with 20 g (1 1/2 tbsp) cane sugar, and roast for 18 to 20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the water until hot but not boiling, about 80 °C / 176 °F. Add the white tea and steep for 4 minutes. Strain and let it cool.
- 3
Transfer the roasted peaches to a pitcher or bowl. Add the remaining cane sugar, Meyer lemon juice, fresh Thai basil, and fine salt. Gently mash to release the juices and basil aroma without making it bitter.
- 4
Stir the cooled white tea into the peach mixture. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the Thai basil can infuse the drink base.
- 5
Fill 4 glasses with ice. Divide the peach-tea base among the glasses, straining if you prefer a cleaner texture, or leaving it rustic if you want more pulp.
- 6
Top each glass with very cold sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with thin Meyer lemon slices and extra Thai basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
For livelier bubbles, chill the peach-tea base before adding the sparkling water. If you want a more aromatic version, rub the Thai basil leaves lightly between your hands just before adding them.
Substitutions
You can substitute the peaches with donut peaches or yellow peaches. If Meyer lemon is unavailable, use half regular lemon and half mandarin juice. Thai basil can be replaced with sweet basil, though the flavor will be less spiced.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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