Palmer's Perfect Blend

This refreshing beverage, known as the Arnold Palmer, is a delightful mix of half lemonade and half iced tea. This classic drink is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal choice for quenching your thirst on a hot summer day.

Palmer's Perfect Blend

A delightful blend of half lemonade and half iced tea, the Arnold Palmer is a classic and refreshing beverage.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 2-3 black tea bags
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups water, divided
  • lemon wedge, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the tea bags in a heat-safe pitcher or bowl.
  2. Boil 1 1/2 cups of water and pour it over the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool.
  3. Juice the lemons and add the lemon juice to the tea.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, creating simple syrup.
  5. Add the simple syrup to the tea and lemon mixture. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup as desired.
  6. Pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of water and adjust the taste, adding more water if needed.
  7. Chill the Arnold Palmer in the refrigerator.
  8. When ready to serve, pour over ice in a glass. Optionally, garnish with a lemon wedge.