How to Make Arnold Palmer: Small Batch

Seize the summer and please your guests with a delicious blend of iced tea and lemonade. Let the Wizards introduce you to Arnold Palmer.

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Let’s Dive Into the Depths of Arnold Palmer

Learn all about this delicious summer beverage.

Who Is Arnold Palmer?

Arnold Palmer is a famous golfer and an absolute legend. You can read a quick bio about him here if you would like to know more about him.

Tips, Tricks, and Other Nonsense

Tea Time

This recipe will work well with any brand of black tea. I’m personally a huge fan of Tetley, but you can always try mixing it up with something else. While it may take longer to prepare, it’s also possible to use loose-leaf tea as well.

If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can try using green tea or even herbal tea. I’ve made an iced green tea with honey in the past, and it was incredibly delicious! Mix it up, experiment, and see what you come up with! I’d love to hear about your scientific discoveries.

Steeping Away the Summer

Since summer came rolling in, I’ve looked at a ton of different iced tea recipes. I noticed that a lot of them recommend steeping the tea bags for 10–15 minutes. I find this to be pretty excessive, and you’ll more than likely end up with a bitter brew.

Through my experiences, I found that steeping for 5 minutes is sufficient enough. If you’re worried about bitterness or having your tea turn cloudy, you can add up to a 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to counteract it.

When Life Gives you Lemons… Squeeze Them

I’ve never purchased a citrus juicer out of sheer laziness. I just feel like it’s a pain to clean. If you do have one, awesome! You can skip this section.

For those who don’t own fancy gadgets, follow these tips and you’ll have the juiciest, most perfect lemons on the planet. They will squeeze effortlessly and your hands will finally get a well-deserved break.

First, it’s cheaper to buy lemons in bulk, especially if you’re choosing to make huge batches of this delicious concoction.

Clean your lemons and then stick them all in freezer bags. Make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible.

Thaw them in the fridge the night before you plan to use them. For a quick fix, you can also throw frozen lemons in a bowl of cold water and let them soak.

Another great tip I learned is that if you’re having trouble separating the juice from the seeds, simply strain it through a mesh sieve. Obviously, you’ll want a bowl or cup under the sieve, or else you’ll just have a giant mess.

Honey

Since we are in an era of discovering red flags, honey that has an expiration date is a huge red flag. Real honey doesn’t expire. Most of the stuff in the grocery aisles is actually just processed stuff. Don’t be fooled! By the real deal instead.

There is a chance your honey may turn rock solid at some point. Don’t throw it out though; it can still be used and it’s still perfectly fine. All you’ll need to do is put the jar in a pot of water. Bring the water to a boil until the honey starts to become liquid again.

While I can’t speak for all regions in Ontario, I find that the best deal is from the health food store. A giant jar is around $10, and it lasts quite a long time. As an added bonus, you’re also supporting local businesses. I’ve added a photo below of my favourite honey that I purchase on a regular basis.

Pitcher This

A pitcher is worth a thousand words. It’s also a personal preference. If you have clumsy kids in the house, you’ll probably want to stick to a plastic one. For the fancy pants, there are a lot of glass jugs out there to choose from.

The current Canuck Kitchen pitcher of choice is the Acapulco pitcher by the brand Libbey. This jug initially caught my attention in the store because it is absolutely huge.

It fits around 89.5 ounces of liquid, which is awesome! This is great if you’re looking for an affordable piece that’ll also impress your guests. My pitcher is always in use with either a summer bevvy or some sort of water infusion.

Storing Your Arnold Palmer (or Other Iced Teas)

Please don’t physically store the real Arnold in your home. That is highly illegal.

If you are an avid iced tea drinker, it’s ideal to make a fresh batch each day. I do understand that this isn’t possible for everybody since adulting can be pretty hectic at times.

I find that keeping it for up to 3 days seems to be a good standard. I’ve kept it longer, but I noticed it started to have an off taste.

You can experiment and see what works and tastes best for you. I’ve seen sites that say it can be stored for up to 2 weeks. A lot of it really depends on the ingredient makeup, sugar content, and other preservatives.

Some Final Words

I can guarantee you’ll be drinking this all summer long. It truly is a delicious combination, and it’s incredibly easy to make. This recipe is also quite easy to double or even triple, especially if you’re expecting guests or just love iced tea.

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