Arnie Palmer 16 Oz Recipe

Brew tea

Bring 2 1/4 cups of water to a near boil. Add 2 regular black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose black tea in an infuser) and steep 4–5 minutes for a strong brew. Remove tea bags or leaves and allow tea to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator until cold (about 20–30 minutes). The recipe uses 2 cups cooled tea; any extra may be used for another drink.

Make lemon juice

Juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup (about 4–6 medium lemons). Strain to remove seeds and pulp if you prefer a clear drink.

Make simple syrup (if not prepared)

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. This yields 1 cup simple syrup.

Combine lemonade

In a pitcher, combine the 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup simple syrup, and 1 cup cold water. Stir until fully combined. Taste and adjust: add up to 2 tablespoons more simple syrup if you prefer sweeter, or another 1/4 cup water if too tart.

Mix Arnold Palmer

Fill a 16 oz (about 2 cups) serving glass with ice (about 1 cup). Add 1 cup (8 fl oz) chilled strong black tea and 1 cup (8 fl oz) prepared lemonade. Gently stir to combine.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with 1–2 lemon slices on the rim and an optional mint sprig. Serve immediately with a straw. If making multiple servings, keep tea and lemonade chilled and mix to taste just before serving.