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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Make the Iced Tea
  2. 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.
  3. Add cup of granulated sugar, if using, and stir until it's dissolved completely. Let cool to room temperature.
  4. Make Lemon Simple Syrup
  5. Add lemon peels, granulated sugar, and cold water into a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
  6. 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.
  7. Make the Arnold Palmer
  8. Add ice and lemon wheels to a large pitcher, then add the lemon juice, brewed tea, and lemon simple syrup to the pitcher.
  9. Stir well with a long spoon, serve chilled.

Notes

  • 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 Information

Serving 1g Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 68g (136%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 68g 136%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.