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Arnold Palmer · iced tea & fresh lemonade
Freshly brewed black tea mixed with bright homemade lemonade and poured over ice. This half-and-half version balances gentle tea tannins with sweet citrus.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Tea and lemonade, made in the same pitcher.
This is a roughly equal-parts tea-and-lemonade home version of the drink associated with golfer Arnold Palmer. The tea is brewed without sugar; the lemonade supplies the sweetness. It contains no alcohol. The listed time includes a five-minute tea steep, twenty-minute cooling bath, and one-hour chill.
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Arnold Palmer · iced tea & fresh lemonade
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BEHIND THE DISH · American iced-tea and golf culture
Arnold Palmer · iced tea & fresh lemonadeBeyond the plate.
Black tea and lemonade share a glass in the drink associated with golfer Arnold Palmer.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A familiar combination with a famous name.
Arnold Palmer’s official account connects the drink to his enjoyment of iced tea mixed with lemonade. The combination became closely associated with him and grew into a widely recognized beverage. Recipes vary in how much tea and lemonade they use.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Two flavors that balance each other.
Unsweetened black tea contributes gentle bitterness and tannins, while lemonade brings sweetness and acidity. The mix can be adjusted toward either side. The familiar non-alcoholic drink should not be confused with cocktails that add spirits to the same idea.
AT THE TABLE
A fresh half-and-half-style pitcher.
Our version brews the tea and makes a simple lemonade from lemon juice, sugar, and water. Cooling and chilling are included in the preparation. Ice goes in the glasses at the end, with a thin lemon slice as the only garnish.
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