Also known as a "half and half" or "iced tea lemonade," the Arnold Palmer is a refreshing summertime drink made with lemonade and iced tea. This Arnold Palmer variation includes fresh mint leaves, a popular ingredient in many Southern iced tea recipes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 heaping tsp. black tea (preferably Ceylon black tea)
- 2 c. boiling water
- 2 Tbsp. sugar or sugar alternative
- The juice from 2 large lemons
- The leaves from 4 sprigs of mint (spearmint or peppermint)
- 3 c. ice cubes or crushed ice, plus extra for serving
Preparation:
- Steep the black tealeaves in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
- While the tea is steeping, chop the mint and then muddle it in a pitcher or with a mortar and pestle.
- Remove the tealeaves from the brewed tea and stir in the sugar or sugar alternative.
- In a large pitcher, combine the mint leaves, lemon juice, sweet tea and ice. Stir well
- Serve in tall glasses over ice.
