Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea - The Littlest Crumb (2024)

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This bellini peach raspberry iced tea is a copycat version of the famous Olive Garden recipe. Easy to make at home and just as delicious as the original, you will love this refreshing summer iced tea!

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Iced tea is one of the most popular summer drinks. For more iced tea recipes, try this Starbucks iced guava black tea.

For other non alcoholic fruity summer drink recipes, try this watermelon basil mocktail, or this non alcoholic peach bellini.

And for more Olive Garden copycat drink recipes, try these Olive Garden Italian Margaritas.

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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • How To Make An Olive Garden Peach Tea
  • Storage
  • Expert Tips
  • Recipe FAQs
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Refreshing — This peach raspberry iced tea is the best refreshing drink recipe for hot summer days.
  • Olive Garden copycat — If you are a fan of the Olive Garden peach raspberry iced tea, this recipe is a delicious copycat version of that recipe.
  • Homemade syrup — This recipe is made with a homemade raspberry peach syrup made with fresh fruit for a natural, delicious syrup without any artificial flavoring.
  • Frozen fruit — If peaches and raspberries aren’t in season, that’s ok! This recipe works just as well with frozen fruit.

Ingredients & Substitutions

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  • Peaches: Use fresh, ripe peaches if they are in season. Peaches that are just starting to turn and are slightly mushy work very well. If peaches are not in season, use frozen peaches instead.
  • Raspberries: Use fresh raspberries if they are in season, otherwise use frozen raspberries.
  • Tea: I prefer black tea for this recipe, but you can use any type of tea for your iced tea base. Brew tea strongly and chill it in the fridge before making this recipe.
  • Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to make the peach raspberry syrup. You can use brown sugar as a substitute, but this will add a slight caramel flavor.
  • Water: Use filtered water to avoid any unpleasant flavors from tap water.

How To Make An Olive Garden Peach Tea

Step 1: Heat the raspberries, peaches, sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue to heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

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Step 2: Remove the pan from the stove and strain out the fruit chunks.

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Step 3: Mix the peach raspberry syrup together with the chilled ice tea in a glass filled with ice.

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Storage

This Olive Garden peach tea is a great recipe to make ahead of time and save leftovers.

You can store the peach raspberry syrup and chilled ice tea separately, or you can mix them together before storing so it is ready to drink.

Store tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Expert Tips

  • Save the fruit chunks. The strained out peach and raspberry chunks are great for mixing into plain yogurt. They are just like the fruit chunks that you find at the bottom of yogurt cups. Store the chunks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Don’t let the syrup boil. When making the syrup, adjust the temperature as needed to prevent the syrup from bubbling. Boiling the syrup can result in a thick, sticky syrup.
  • Make a pitcher. This is a perfect drink to serve in a pitcher for a group of friends! For a large batch, multiply the recipe by 5 to 6 times. Note that you will at most need to double the syrup part of the recipe since it makes extra to begin with.
  • Adjust the amount of syrup. Everyone has a different preference for how sweet they like their iced tea. For a sweeter tea, add in an extra 1 to 2 spoonfuls of syrup.
  • Use extra syrup creatively. This recipe will make extra peach raspberry syrup. You can use it to make more iced tea, or you can use it for other drink recipes, such as to make a flavored margarita or mojito. Add a few tablespoons to lemonade for a peach raspberry lemonade or to some club soda for a peach raspberry soda.
  • Freeze tea ice cubes. If you are drinking this iced tea outside on a hot day, use frozen tea ice cubes to prevent the drink from becoming watered down.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use frozen raspberries and peaches to make the syrup?

Yes! If these fruits are not in season, frozen fruits work just as well. You don’t need to let the fruit thaw before using them.

Can I use a store bought raspberry or peach syrup instead?

Yes. You can use a mix of a raspberry syrup and peach syrup instead of making your own. However, store bought syrups tend to have an artificial taste and just don’t compare in quality to making your own homemade simple syrups.

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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This bellini peach raspberry iced tea is a copycat version of the famous Olive Garden recipe. Easy to make at home and just as delicious as the original, you will love this refreshing summer iced tea!

Ingredients

Scale

  • Peach Raspberry Syrup:
    • ½ cup peaches, sliced
    • ½ cup raspberries
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup water
  • Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea:
    • 1 cup black tea, chilled
    • 2 to 4 tablespoon peach raspberry syrup
    • handful of ice

Instructions

  1. First, make the peach raspberry syrup: Heat the peaches, raspberries, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Don’t let the syrup boil.
  2. Continue to heat the syrup for about 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Use a fork to mash the raspberries and peaches, releasing their juices.
  3. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the peach and raspberry chunks. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  4. Then, make the bellini peach raspberry iced tea: Mix the chilled black tea, peach raspberry syrup and a handful of ice together in a glass. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you are using frozen fruit to make this recipe, you don’t need to let them thaw before making the simple syrup.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Iced Tea
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 148
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38.7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sharon

    This bellini iced tea is the perfect summer drink! Plus no need to visit a restaurant when you can have it right at home.

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  2. Gianne

    I've been looking for this recipe since I love the one from Olive Garden. This is totally the same. Really good and refreshing. Thanks!

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  3. Ned

    So awesome! I made this for my wife and she loved it! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

  4. Sara Welch

    This is my favorite drink to order when eating out at Olive Garden; I never knew it was this easy to make from my own home! Easy, refreshing and delicious!

    Reply

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Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea - The Littlest Crumb (2024)

FAQs

How long does iced tea last in the refrigerator? ›

Generally speaking, we've noticed that the tea is usually best within one day, but good for three or even four days. After that the flavor can get weird and, if you've added sugar or fruit to the tea, it can even start to ferment.

What syrup does Olive Garden use? ›

Olive Garden uses Monin's gourmet syrups to flavor several of its drinks. Using Monin's peach syrup is an easy way to make this peach iced tea, but if you prefer to make your own syrup with fresh peaches, you can.

Can you drink 2 day old iced tea? ›

Store Brewed Tea in a Clean, Airtight Container

Make sure to label the container with the date that the tea was brewed so you know when to use it by. According to Mochas & Javas, coffee shop in New York, “A good rule of thumb is to drink your iced tea within three days of brewing.”

Can you drink iced tea left out overnight? ›

Recommendations for Iced Tea Safety

* Iced tea should be stored for no longer than 8 hours.

Does tea go bad if left in fridge? ›

It varies a lot among tea types, some will be fine for at 24 hours. But we recommend not going beyond 6 hours for best results, and no more than 10 hours to be on the safe side. If brewed tea is refrigerated within an hour of being brewed, it should keep for at least 24 hours.

How long does cold brewed tea last in the fridge? ›

So cold brewed tea can be stored in the refrigerator overnight or even longer. The taste will not become bitter and unpleasant as long as it is stored at a low temperature. However, even if cold brewed tea is properly refrigerated, it should be consumed within 3 days.

Can bottled iced tea go bad? ›

You'll be able to tell when it's no longer safe for consumption, as it will start to smell like wine and may even start to get moldy. But, before you open it, you can take your time getting to it: Bottled iced tea is good for 12 months after the manufacture date, canned iced tea as long as 18 months.

Why does iced tea get cloudy in the fridge? ›

When iced tea is cloudy this is because the tannins and the caffeine have binded together. When you allow the tea to cool to room temp, before adding cold water or ice, you will avoid the murky effect. Tannins are a type of chemical compound found in our tea.

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