Arnold Palmer Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Arnold Palmer Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Iced Tea; 4 tablespoons loose tea; 1 quart water; 1 quart cool water; Lemonade Base; 1 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 4 lemons, zest of; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 lemons, juice of; mint sprig, optional garnish; Bourbon (optional to taste)

Servings: persons

For the Iced Tea
4 tablespoons loose tea
1 quart water
1 quart cool water
Lemonade Base
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
4 lemons, zest of
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 lemons, juice of
mint sprig, optional garnish
Bourbon (optional to taste)

1
Heat one quart of water to boiling in large saucepan. Add loose tea to boiling water and remove from heat; allow to steep with lid on for 4 minutes. Immediately strain tea into a pitcher filled with the cool water.
2
While tea is brewing, for the lemonade base combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool, and then add the lemon juice. Strain the syrup and store in the refrigerator in a covered jar.
3
To Serve: Fill a 16 ounce glass 3/4 full with ice. Put in 2 -3 tablespoons (or to taste) lemonade base and then slowly fill the glass with tea. Garnish with mint sprig and serve.
4
For alcoholic beverage, add Bourbon.
5
Should you have leftover lemonade base, it may be used to make lemonade by using 1 part lemonade base and 4 parts water.

460

kcal

Calories

125

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Iced Tea, 4 tablespoons loose tea, 1 quart water, 1 quart cool water, and more.

Yes, Arnold Palmer Iced Tea falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arnold Palmer Iced Tea

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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