Arnold Palmer (Half Iced Tea, Half Lemonade)

Ingredients

Ingredients:

2 cups brewed black tea (or green tea), chilled

2 cups fresh lemonade (see recipe below)

Ice

Lemon slices and mint for garnish (optional)

🍋 Quick Homemade Lemonade:

1 cup fresh lemon juice (4–6 lemons)

1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (to taste)

3 cups cold water

Stir until sugar dissolves (or use a simple syrup: 1:1 sugar and hot water).

🧊 Instructions:

Make the Tea:

Brew 2 cups of black tea using 2–3 tea bags.

Steep for 5–7 minutes, remove bags, and let it cool completely.

Mix:

In a large pitcher or directly in a glass, mix equal parts lemonade and iced tea.

Stir well.

Serve:

Pour over ice.

Garnish with a lemon wheel or mint if desired.

🍓 Variations:

Sweet Arnold Palmer: Use sweet tea instead of unsweetened.

Sparkling Arnold Palmer: Use sparkling lemonade or top with a splash of soda water.

Fruit Twist: Add muddled strawberries, raspberries, or peach slices before mixing.

John Daly (adult version): Add 1–2 oz vodka per serving.