Arnold Palmer Drink combines iced tea and lemonade into one iconic soft drink! Here’s how to make one… or a jug.
Here’s an iconic drink that’s more than the sum of its parts: Arnold Palmer! It’s simple, but somehow the mix of tangy lemonade and earthy iced tea has become legendary. On a hot day there is nothing like it! This drink is perfectly celebratory and works well as a party drink or mocktail. Or you can also make a cocktail out of it by doping it with vodka (which then makes it a John Daly).
What is an Arnold Palmer drink?
Arnold Palmer is a drink invented in the 1960s that combines iced tea and soda, named for professional golfer Arnold Palmer. Apparently, Palmer himself liked the combo and ordered it often, and after one woman ordered “the Palmer drink,” the name was born. This classic is popular worldwide as a non-alcoholic soft drink, particularly popular with golfers.
How to make an Arnold Palmer drink
You don’t need a recipe for an Arnold Palmer drink: you just need to know the ratio! What is Arnold Palmer’s ratio for a drink?
- 3 parts unsweetened iced tea
- 1 part lemonade
This is just the basic recipe: but it works! Of course, there are many ways to intensify it. For example, homemade lemonade makes this drink bubbly. Here are some ideas!
Ways to Step It Up: Homemade Lemonade and More
How do you do that better Drink Arnold Palmer? There are several ways to take this drink to a new level. Here are some ways to make a better Arnold Palmer:
- Make Homemade Lemonade! All you need is fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Mix ½ ounce of lemon juice and simple syrup with 2 ounces of water, making enough for 1 drink.
- Consider homemade iced tea. Why not make it with this delicious iced tea recipe.
- Squeeze fresh lemon. Add extra flavor to your lemon wedges with a few squirts.
- Serve with clear ice. Clear ice is artisanal, crystalline ice that you can make at home and cut into large, organic shapes. This makes a drink look and taste infinitely better.
- Add a sprig of mint garnish. Everything is better with a beautiful set!
Variations on the Arnold Palmer
There are several variations on the Arnold Palmer: some familiar takes and some more creative ones. Here are a few ideas:
Or make an enriched Arnold Palmer!
Want to make an enriched Arnold Palmer? There’s the John Daley, where you use almost equal parts iced tea, lemonade, and vodka. But you can also just poke your drink! Here are some ideas – reduce the iced tea to 6 ounces and add:
- 2 to 3 ounces of vodka
- 2 to 3 ounces of gin
- 2 to 3 ounces white rum
Try an Arnold Palmer pitcher
Serving a crowd? You can make an Arnold Palmer pitcher! Simply combine 3 parts iced tea with 1 part lemonade for the amount you need. For example, add 6 cups of iced tea and 2 cups of lemonade for 8, 1-cup servings. Garnish with mint and lemon wedges and serve!
More iced tea recipes
do you like ice tea Here are some tastier tea recipes:
The description
Arnold Palmer Drink combines iced tea and lemonade into one iconic soft drink! Here’s how to make one… or a jug.
- If making homemade lemonade, combine ½ ounce of fresh lemon juice, 2 ounces of water, and ½ ounce of simple syrup in highball glass.
- Pour lemonade into a highball glass filled with ice. Pour over the iced tea and stir. Garnish with fresh mint if you like.
- Pitcher (6 to 8 servings): Combine 6 cups of unsweetened iced tea and 2 cups of soda in a pitcher. Garnish with lemon slices and mint.
Remarks
*You can use less iced tea for a sweeter drink. To make an infused Arnold Palmer (John Daly), reduce the iced tea to 3 ounces or less and add 2-3 ounces of vodka or gin. For another variation, you can also use sparkling lemonade.
- Category: drink
- Method: shakes
- Kitchen: beverages
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: Arnold Palmer drink, What is an Arnold Palmer drink
