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Arnold Palmer Cocktail Recipe Easy Refreshing Drink for Sunny Days

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A refreshing mixed drink combining iced tea, lemonade, and an optional splash of vodka, bourbon, or gin. Perfect for sunny days, potlucks, and backyard barbecues, this cocktail blends nostalgia with a grown-up twist.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (950 ml) water
  • 4 black tea bags
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar or honey
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) vodka, bourbon, or gin (optional)
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (950 ml) of water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle. Remove from heat, add 4 black tea bags, and steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let tea cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  2. While the tea chills, combine 1 cup (200 g) sugar and 1 cup (240 ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely to make simple syrup. Let cool slightly.
  3. Juice about 4-6 fresh lemons to yield 1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice. Mix lemon juice, simple syrup, and 1 cup (240 ml) cold water in a pitcher.
  4. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes. Pour in the chilled tea and homemade lemonade. Stir gently until well mixed.
  5. If desired, add 1 ½ cups (360 ml) vodka, bourbon, or gin. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately in chilled glasses with extra ice if desired.

Notes

Do not oversteep the tea to avoid bitterness; 5-7 minutes is ideal. Adjust sweetness by varying sugar in the simple syrup. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. For a lighter drink, omit alcohol or add more iced tea/lemonade. Drink fresh the same day; keeps up to 24 hours refrigerated without ice. Garnish lifts the experience.

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Keywords: Arnold Palmer, cocktail, iced tea, lemonade, vodka, bourbon, gin, refreshing drink, summer drink, easy cocktail

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