Description
A refreshing blend of tangy lemonade and smooth black iced tea, this Classic Arnold Palmer is the perfect thirst-quencher for warm days and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly brewed black iced tea, cooled
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Simple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Mint sprigs (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Brew your favorite black tea and let it cool completely.
- In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a quick lemonade base.
- Fill a glass or pitcher with ice. Pour equal parts lemonade and iced tea over the ice.
- Taste and adjust the ratio to your liking—add more lemonade for extra tang or more tea for a smoother taste. Sweeten with simple syrup if desired.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs, then serve chilled.
Notes
- Add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
- Use green tea instead of black tea for a lighter flavor.
- Sweeten with honey or agave syrup for a natural option.
- Make it boozy with a shot of vodka or bourbon for an adult version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg