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Arnold Palmer drink

Homemade Arnold Palmer (Small Batch)

Lisa Merten
A delicious summer classic. This recipe has been modified from a version found in Women's World Magazine. Keep in mind, this just serves four people. If you're looking to feed a party, it's recommended that you double, or even triple the recipe.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups water
  • cup white sugar
  • 3 lemons, juiced
  • 3 black tea bags (Tetley Orange Pekoe is the OG)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • lemon slices (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1/3 sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a boil.
  • Cook this mixture for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Stir in 1 cup water and the lemon juice.
  • Steep the tea bags in 2 cups hot water. Add honey. Remove tea bags after 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a pitcher, combine the lemonade and tea. Add the lemon slices, if using. Refrigerate.
  • Serve once it's cold. This tastes best in glasses that are filled with ice cubes.

Notes

Modified from: Woman’s World. 2022. Pitcher-Perfect Arnold Palmers, April 25, 2022.
For more tips and tricks, see the full recipe page at How to Make Arnold Palmer: Small Batch (canuckkitchen.com).
Cooking times and calories are approximate.
Keyword Arnold Palmers, iced tea, iced tea lemonade, lemonade, summer drink