Arnold Palmer Spiked
A boozy twist on the classic Arnold Palmer, this refreshing cocktail blends sweet tea, tart lemonade, and your favorite spirit for the perfect summer sip.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 3 bags Black Tea or 2 family-sized tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice from 6-8 medium lemons
- 3/4 cup Sugar or sweetener of choice
- 6 cups Water divided (4 cups for tea, 2 cups for lemonade)
- 1.5 oz Spirit of Choice vodka, bourbon, or gin
- Ice Cubes for serving
- Splash Club Soda optional, for fizz
- Lemon Wheel for garnish
- Mint Sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water and steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool completely.
- Juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of juice. Mix with 3/4 cup sugar and 2 cups water, stirring until dissolved.
- In a pitcher, combine 2 parts tea, 2 parts lemonade, and 1 part chosen spirit. Stir well.
- Fill a glass with ice, pour mixture ¾ full, and top with club soda if desired.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the spirit with ½ oz vanilla syrup. Store tea and lemonade separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.