Refreshing Homemade Arnold Palmer Recipe
A quick and easy homemade Arnold Palmer combining freshly brewed black tea and fresh lemonade for a perfectly balanced, refreshing summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2–3 black tea bags (English Breakfast or Earl Grey preferred)
- 4 cups (32 fl oz) water
- 3–4 fresh lemons (to yield about 1 cup lemon juice)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup (50–65 grams) sugar, adjust to taste
- Ice cubes, plenty for serving
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (32 fl oz) of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2-3 black tea bags. Steep for exactly 5 minutes, then remove the bags, squeezing gently to extract flavor. Let the tea cool for about 10 minutes.
- Juice 3-4 large lemons to get about 1 cup (8 fl oz) of fresh lemon juice. In a separate pitcher or bowl, combine the lemon juice with 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Pour the brewed tea into the pitcher with the lemonade mixture. Stir gently to combine. Add plenty of ice cubes to chill the drink quickly. Optionally, add fresh mint leaves for aroma and freshness. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
[‘Steep tea for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice.’, ‘Sugar dissolves best when tea is still warm; add honey or agave after tea cools slightly.’, ‘Use plenty of ice cubes or chill mixture beforehand to prevent dilution.’, ‘Garnish with lemon wheels or mint sprigs for presentation.’, ‘Can substitute black tea with green tea or iced herbal teas for variations.’, ‘Store mixed drink in refrigerator up to 4 hours; add ice just before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 2126
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 2126
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