What’s better than a delicious, ice-cold drink on a warm summer day?! Today we’re sharing a homemade Arnold Palmer recipe — Tart lemonade, earthy black tea, and a sweet peppermint simple syrup offer a refreshing twist on this classic. Read on to get the recipe and shop the poolside scene. Cheers! xx
Iced Arnold Palmer
3 cups water
1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 sliced lemon
Pinch of salt
1 Black Tea Bag
1 cup mint leaves & extra for garnish
Make a cup of tea.
Boil 1 cup of water over medium heat. Pour hot water into a mug and add 1 black tea bag. Place mug in fridge to cool.
Make the minty simple syrup!
Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of mint leaves to a pot over medium heat. Heat until all sugar is dissolved and consistency is syrupy. Strain mint leaves and set simple syrup aside.
Make the lemonade.
Combine 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
Mix and enjoy!
Combine cooled tea, lemonade, and 30 ml of mint simple syrup over ice. Garnish with sliced lemon and a fresh mint sprig and enjoy! xx