Arnold Palmer
The Arnold Palmer is a refreshing, non-alcoholic cocktail that perfectly blends the tangy brightness of lemonade with the smooth, robust notes of iced tea. Named after the legendary golfer who popularized this drink, it’s a summertime staple that’s equally at home on the golf course or your backyard patio. This easy-to-make beverage is crisp, thirst-quenching, and endlessly customizable, making it loved by all ages.
Arnold Palmer
The Arnold Palmer is a refreshing, non-alcoholic cocktail that perfectly blends the tangy brightness of lemonade with the smooth, robust notes of iced tea. Named after the legendary golfer who popularized this drink, it’s a summertime staple that’s equally at home on the golf course or your backyard patio. This easy-to-make beverage is crisp, thirst-quenching, and endlessly customizable, making it loved by all ages.
- Freshly brewed black tea (chilled)120 ml (4 oz)Use your favorite black tea; unsweetened preferred.
- Lemonade120 ml (4 oz)Homemade or store-bought, chilled.
- Simple syrup (optional)15 ml (0.5 oz)Add if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Lemon wheel1 pieceFor garnish.
- Ice cubes1 cupEnough to fill the glass.
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer (if using fresh lemons)
- Pitcher (optional, for batching)
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour 4 oz of chilled black tea over the ice.
Add 4 oz of chilled lemonade.
If you’d like your drink a bit sweeter, add 0.5 oz of simple syrup to taste.
Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine all the ingredients.
Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
- It’s incredibly refreshing, especially on a hot day.
- Perfectly balances tart lemonade with soothing iced tea.
- Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- Loved by both kids and adults alike.
- Can be customized with alcohol or flavored syrups.
The Arnold Palmer gets its name from the iconic American golfer Arnold Palmer, who was known for ordering this half-tea, half-lemonade mix at restaurants and clubs throughout his career. Legend has it that Palmer often requested this blend after a long day on the golf course, and soon, fans and fellow golfers began ordering 'an Arnold Palmer' themselves. Thanks to his championship status and down-to-earth personality, the drink quickly gained national recognition and is now a classic in the world of refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails.
A lemon wheel adds a pop of color, a burst of fresh citrus aroma, and an inviting visual cue that emphasizes the lemonade in the drink.
Approximate per serving: 60-80 calories (depends on sweetener), 15-20g sugar, 0g fat, 0g protein.