Lemonade Iced Tea (Arnold Palmer Drink)
Made with half lemonade, half sweet tea, the Arnold Palmer is a non-alcoholic beverage that is so refreshing on a hot day!
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
Lemonade Iced Tea
- 3 family-sized black tea bags
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar optional
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon Simple Syrup
- Peels of 2 lemons no pith
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Make the Iced Tea
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Once at a boil, turn the heat off and add the black tea bags. Steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- Add cup of granulated sugar, if using, and stir until it's dissolved completely. Let cool to room temperature.
- Make Lemon Simple Syrup
- Add lemon peels, granulated sugar, and cold water into a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil, then turn the heat to medium once the sugar is completely dissolved. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then strain out the lemon peels.
- Make the Arnold Palmer
- Add ice and lemon wheels to a large pitcher, then add the lemon juice, brewed tea, and lemon simple syrup to the pitcher.
- Stir well with a long spoon, serve chilled.
Notes
Variations
Strawberry Arnold Palmer. A fave of mine! Add strawberry simple syrup or use strawberry lemonade. This is also called a Pink Palmer. John Daly Drink. Named after Arnold Palmer's professional rival, the John Daly is the Arnold Palmer drink with a shot of vodka added. It's also called a Spiked Arnold Palmer. Captain Palmer. Add a shot of dark rum to your drink and you have a Captain Palmer! Southern Spiked. This is how my husband likes his drink. Use sweet tea and add a shot of bourbon! Half & Half. This is the most popular way of drinking an Arnold Palmer, it's also called a SunJoy at Chick-Fil-A. Half lemonade, half iced tea!Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 68g