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Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Arnold Palmer
A classic half-and-half blend of iced tea and lemonade, perfect for warm afternoons.
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- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
3 steps- 1
Combine chilled tea and lemonade in a large pitcher and stir well.
- 2
Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the top.
- 3
Garnish with lemon slices and serve.
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Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
The drink is named for golfer Arnold Palmer, who was known for ordering iced tea mixed with lemonade at the clubhouse bar; the combination became so associated with him that it eventually carried his name onto restaurant menus nationwide. It remains a summer staple precisely because it splits the difference between refreshing and sweet.
Listahan note
This version keeps the tea-to-lemonade ratio even, so neither one overpowers the other, and lets you adjust to taste right in the glass.
Technique cues
- Chill the tea fully before mixing; combining hot tea with cold lemonade melts the ice too fast and waters the drink down.
- Stir well after combining so the tannins in the tea and the sugar in the lemonade blend evenly rather than settling in layers.
- Taste and adjust the ratio per glass; some people like more tea, others more lemonade, and both are correct.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Chill the tea in the fridge while squeezing lemons for fresh lemonade, if making it from scratch.
- Make-ahead
- Both tea and lemonade can be made a day ahead and kept separate until ready to combine.
- Leftover move
- Freeze any extra mixed drink into ice pops for a hot afternoon.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Rinse the pitcher promptly; lemonade residue can leave a sticky film if left to sit.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
Brewed black tea, chilled
Base
Purpose: Black tea's slight bitterness balances the lemonade's sweetness and keeps the drink from tasting like straight juice.
Handling: Brew strong, then chill fully in the refrigerator before combining so the drink stays cold longer.
Adaptation: Green tea makes a lighter, slightly grassier version if black tea isn't preferred.
Lemonade
Sweetness and citrus
Purpose: Lemonade brings the sweet-tart contrast that makes the combination work.
Handling: Use homemade or store-bought; either works, though homemade gives a fresher citrus edge.
Adaptation: Limeade can stand in for a slightly different citrus note.
Ice cubes
Chill and dilution control
Purpose: Plenty of ice keeps the drink cold on a hot day, and large cubes melt slower so the tea and lemonade stay balanced longer.
Handling: Fill the glass with ice first, then pour the chilled tea-lemonade mixture over the top.
Adaptation: Crushed ice chills faster but dilutes the drink sooner; large cubes are better for sipping slowly.
Technique notes
- Keep the tea and lemonade separate until just before serving if making ahead, so the tea doesn't get diluted by melting ice.
- Use large ice cubes rather than crushed ice to slow down dilution over a longer afternoon of sipping.
- A thin lemon wheel on the rim adds aroma with every sip, not just flavor at the bottom.
Ingredient swaps
- Lower-sugar direction
- Use unsweetened tea and a lightly sweetened or sugar-free lemonade.
- Herbal direction
- Swap in a caffeine-free herbal tea, like hibiscus, for an evening-friendly version.
- Adult direction
- A splash of bourbon or vodka turns this into a classic John Daly for the grown-ups' table.
Serve alongside
- Fried chicken
- A club sandwich
- Potato salad
- Fresh watermelon slices
- Straight iced tea for a less sweet option
- Sparkling lemonade for extra fizz
- Sweet tea for those who want it sweeter
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Refrigerate the combined drink in a pitcher for up to 2 days.
- Stir before serving, as the tea and lemonade can settle slightly when left standing.
- Freeze extra into ice cubes to add to future glasses without diluting them with plain water.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Tall glasses
- Long spoon for stirring
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