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Arnold Palmer
Half iced tea and half lemonade—a classic American non-alcoholic cooler.
Base spirit
Non-alcoholic
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Arnold Palmer mixes iced tea and lemonade in roughly equal parts over ice. Tea bitterness balances lemonade sweetness for an easy patio drink. It is one of the most recognized zero-proof coolers in American hosting.
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Ingredients
Servings
- • 3 oz brewed iced tea
- • 3 oz lemonade
Did you know?
“Golfer Arnold Palmer popularized the iced-tea-and-lemonade mix; bars later called the spiked version a John Daly.”
Source:American iced-tea drink lore
Bartender's Note
Brew tea strong enough to stand up to lemonade. Adjust the ratio toward tea for a drier adult version.
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How to make the Arnold Palmer
- 1Fill a highball with ice
- 2Add iced tea and lemonade
- 3Stir briefly
- 4Garnish with lemon if desired
