Refreshing Homemade Arnold Palmer Recipe Easy Sweet Tea Lemonade for Summer
A perfectly balanced, refreshing Arnold Palmer drink combining sweet tea and lemonade, ideal for hot summer days and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35-45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) water, filtered if possible
- 4 black tea bags (Lipton or Twinings recommended)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar or simple syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 medium lemons)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 cups (950 ml) cold water
- Optional garnishes: lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (950 ml) of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and stir in ½ cup (100 g) sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Juice lemons until you have 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice. In a separate pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 1 cup (200 g) sugar, and 4 cups (950 ml) cold water. Stir or whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Mix equal parts sweet tea and lemonade in a large pitcher (about 4 cups or 950 ml of each). Stir gently to combine. Adjust sweetness or lemon flavor to taste.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the Arnold Palmer sweet tea lemonade over, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving as ingredients may settle.
Notes
Steep tea for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness. Use simple syrup for smoother sweetness. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled. Freeze some tea or lemonade into ice cubes to avoid diluting the drink. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey/agave syrup. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
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