Name: Arnold Palmer Drink Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup iced tea; 1 cup lemonade; Ice cubes; Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of freshness; A wedge of lemon

One is the classic, no-frills Arnold Palmer. Balanced perfectly between sweet and tart, it’s a great go-to drink for nearly anyone — especially when you’re unwinding after 18 holes or having a breeze of nice weather. Literally a heavenly marriage of iced tea and lemonade, this refreshment is the perfect summertime crowd-pleaser.

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How to Make Homemade Arnold Palmer Drink

The Arnold Palmer will provide a nice cooling sensation, so brew black tea like usual and let it cool. Blend with lemonade, store bought or fresh lemons juiced and mixed with water + sugar. Make equal parts tea and lemonade over ice with a stir stick, garnish with fresh slice of lemon. It is an ideal summer party drink and to while away the evening.

Ingredients

1 cup iced tea(Black, Green or Herbal) Brewed to your strength. With unsweetened tea you can sweeten the mixture to your own desired sweetness.
1 cup lemonade (from fresh squeezed lemons, or premixed): it tastes the best when made with freshly-squeezed lemons, but store bought works in a pinch! Sweeten to taste for desired sweetness.
Ice cubes: Feel free to put in however many of those little suckers you like that’ll chill your drink.
Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of freshness.
A wedge of lemon: Include a freshly sliced piece for some extra zing and presentation.

Instructions

Make Iced Tea: Brew your favorite tea and let it cool down. Store in freezer, but chill it down so it freezes fast and remains crisp to serve your cocktail over.
Prepare lemonade: Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and sugar until the mixture combines. Chill until ready to use.
Mix the Drink: Add equal parts iced tea and lemonade to a glass filled with ice. Gently combine the flavors.
Garnish: Lemon wheel or mint sprig (Lemon peel for extra sophistication and aromatic oils).

Serving Suggestions

Changing Up the Ratios: You can change how much iced tea or lemonade you use to suit your taste–if you like a stronger tea flavor, more robust of an Arnold Palmer or if preferring just hints of citrus for that zing in there.
Enjoy Ice Cold: For optimal refreshment, serve cold.
Sip with Light Snacks: Savor alongside munchies like a green salad or simple sandwiches that let the clean, bright flavor of these beverages shine.
Creative Garnishing—Try lemon slices, mint leaves or even berries for visual appeal and an extra zing of taste.
Sweeteners: A good way to play with your custard is to try it out with a different sweetener like honey or agave.

Tips and Variations

Get Creative With Flavors – Change up the flavor by using some peach or raspberry teas instead of regular tea for a unique take on an all time favorite.
Non-Alcoholic Spritz: To make Non-Alcoholic Spritz, replace sparkling water for a bubbly twist that keeps it non-alcoholic.
Chill Before Serving: For a cold and refreshing lemonade, please refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Garnish for Serving: Put a slice of lemon or sprig of mint in each glass.
Tartness: If your lemonade is too sour, add a small amount of salt to offset.
Choose Seasonal Fruits: Add some fresh and juicy seasonal fruits like berries or watermelon.
Ice Cubes: Faster still is to freeze lemon slices or mint leaves in ice cubes.

Preparation Time

Steep and cool the tea: ~10 minutes
Make the lemonade: ~5 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes max
Serving size: 4 servings

Nutrition Information

Calories: 90 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Sugar: 24 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Protein: 0 g

Ingredient Substitutes

Tea: you can use types of tea such as herbal or flavored ones. So, steep the tea according to how strong it is.
Lemonade: Replace lemonade with lime for a more tangy style. Or go with orange juice for more of a punch.
Sweeteners: Experiment with honey, agave syrup, or sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
Ice: Crushed Ice (for a chilling or slushy texture) / flavored ice cubes to add an extra punch of flavor.
Garnish: Uplift the visual appeal with a garnish such as mint sprig, lemon or, lime wedge or few berries.
Spices: Spiced Hot Toddy of course, think cinnamon or ginger.

FAQs

What Kind of Tea is in Arnold Palmer?

I’ve used black tea but feel free to experiment with green or herbal teas. You should choose each based on your taste preferences to give the drink a different flavor profile of course.

Can an Arnold Palmer be less sweet?

Absolutely! Control the sweetness level by using less sugar in the lemonade or unsweetened tea. A non- caloric sugar substitute can make for a less sweet version also.

Can I make Arnold Palmer with store bought tea and lemonade?

Well, it may be convenient to use store-bought stuff. For the best result, use high-quality unsweetened iced tea and tasty lemonade.

What do I do with Arnold Palmer-Esque drinks?

Try flavored teas such as peach or raspberry, use limeade instead of lemonade, and add a splash of soda water for bubbles.

What garnish goes with an Arnold Palmer?

In most cases, lemon slices and mint leaves are potential toppings which may be replaced with berry or citrus twists to garnish your drink in an attractive manner.

Arnold Palmer for a crowd?

Scale the recipe to keep a 1:1 proportion of tea and lemonade, modifying amounts as required per serving. Mix up a pitcher or beverage dispenser full so that you can enjoy it for days.

Conclusion

And so the Arnold Palmer drink — that delicate balance of iced tea and lemonade, combines simplicity with a hint of sweetness. Whether you are dedicated to one of America’s greatest nonalcoholic beverages in order to pay tribute (figuratively) to Mr. Palmer and his love for a refreshing, tasty beverage that is one timeless drink standing the test of time, bringing all moments together with refreshment and easy prep.

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