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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Beverage Recipes » How to Make the Perfect Arnold Palmer for your next party

    How to Make the Perfect Arnold Palmer for your next party

    Published: Oct 23, 2016 · Modified: Jun 18, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 6 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The passing of golf legend Arnold Palmer was felt across the country as many came to know him as a professional golfer, a humanitarian and a gentleman. He will be remembered always for his contribution to the sport, to the many people whose lives he touched with his generosity and also for giving us the perfect beverage, The Arnold Palmer.

    The Arnie, a Classic non-alcoholic beverage made famous by golfing great Arnold Palmer containing 3 parts sweet tea and 1 part lemonade.
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    This post has been sponsored by Noble Juice and although this is a sponsored post all of the opinions are genuine and 100% my own.

    Classic Arnold Palmer, Arnie

    The basic Arnold Palmer recipe contains two main ingredients: iced tea and lemonade (it’s not rocket science). But I’ve found that most people that serve “Arnie’s” think that the two are mixed in equal parts, which according to Arnie isn’t how it’s made. In an ESPN video interview, he did in 2011, the real Arnie Palmer set the record straight.

    Classic Arnold Palmer aka Arnie

    The drink as he invented it, contains 3 parts iced tea to 1 part lemonade. In a single glass, that would amount to filling the glass ¾ of the way with iced tea and ¼ of the way with lemonade…. easy peasy right?

    Of course, you can make this delightfully refreshing drink anyway your taste buds enjoy it. In fact, I’ve been known to add a splash of tangerine juice to my version of this classic beverage. But however you enjoy your Arnie’s, don’t forget to raise your glass to the gentleman who invented that drink,  Arnold Palmer.

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    Arnold Palmer “The Arnie”

    Whether you drink a classic Arnold Palmer with ice tea & lemonade or make it high octane with vodka, this is a perfect drink refreshing summer beverage.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 4 tea bags use your favorite brand of tea, regular or decaffeinated
    • 3 cups boiling water
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 boiling water
    • 12 ounces Lemonade
    • 1 splash tangerine juice optional
    • 3-4 slices orange, lime and lemon optional
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    Instructions

    • Bring water to boil and pour 3 cups over 4 tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes.   Remove bags and chill tea in the refrigerator.
    • Add one cup of boiling water to ¾ cup of sugar, making sure the sugar dissolves completely.  This is a simple syrup to sweeten the tea. (If you don't want sweetened tea, eliminate the sugar and use all the 4 cups of water for the tea bags)
    • Mix simple syrup and brewed tea together and chill.
    • Add lemonade, mixing well.
    • Add in citrus slices 
    • Serve in a Collins Glass (12-14 ounces) over ice.  Feel free to add a sprig a mint.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 10mg
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    1. Heather Howard

      June 15, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      I’d like to make enough of this to fill a gallon size container. Could you please help me alter the measurements? The tea bags I have make a 1 gallon jug already.

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    2. Judy Kern

      June 08, 2020 at 11:45 am

      I am making the Arnold Palmer tea. In the ingredients it says 1 cup boiling water and 3/4 cup sugar. In the directions it says 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup sugar. Which is right? I followed the ingredients and not the directions concerning the boiling water and 1 cup of sugar. You might want to either update the ingredients or the directions regarding the simple sugar.

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      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 08, 2020 at 11:55 am

        sorry about that Judy, it’s just 3/4 of a cup

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    3. Canterelle

      June 19, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Sounds good to me, easy peasy just depends on what flavor you like most~ tea or lemon ~ plus your desired sweetness level

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    4. Larry

      October 24, 2016 at 8:33 am

      A delicious drink for sure and I’ve been enjoying it most of my life – even before Arnie made it famous.

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      • Chef Dennis Littley

        October 24, 2016 at 12:08 pm

        It’s certainly a great way to relax in the summer heat! Thanks for stopping by Larry

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