How to Make an Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer drink recipe – how to make this refreshing classic. Plus, how to turn it into a cocktail that serves up a satisfying splash of sunshine and southern sweetness….

What is an Arnold Palmer?

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It’s a non-alcoholic beverage made by combining iced tea and lemonade. This tasty drink is named after Arnold Palmer, the professional golf legend who was known to order it regularly.

How to make the best Arnold Palmer

Ingredients

3 ounces of lemonade
6 ounces of iced tea
lemon slice or wedge for garnish

Directions

Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour half full with iced tea.
Pour other half full with lemonade.
Add a slice of lemon and serve.

Use sweet tea to make a more southern style version.

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Arnold Palmer spiked

If you want to make a boozy Arnold Palmer drink, just add a splash of spirits.

What kind of liquor do you add to an Arnold Palmer?

Typically the alcoholic version of this popular cocktail is made by adding vodka. Recently mixologists have shared their own inspired versions mixing in bourbon and infusing flavors such as green tea, pink lemonade, sweet tea and peach tea.