Delicious and easy to make, this upgraded combo of iced tea and lemonade is thirst quenching.

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The Arnold Palmer is one of those perfect drinks.

An Arnold Palmer can be altered to meet your taste on any given day.

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you might change the ratios, but youll always recognize an Arnold Palmer.

What Is an Arnold Palmer?

The Arnold Palmer was named after its credited inventor, pro golfer Arnold Palmer.

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One day (sometime in the 1960s), his drink order was overheard by another customer.

After a few Ill have what hes having, the drink caught on.

For an Arnold Palmer,I like a ratio of 1 part lemonade to 2 parts iced tea.

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No version is the wrong version!

Standard iced tea is made with black tea.

Assam is the boldest of these, and I like how the tea flavor stands up to the lemonade.

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Ceylon is softer and blends well with the lemonade as it has a fruity flavor.

Darjeeling falls somewhere between the two.

(Using superfine or standard granulated sugar will give you a brighter-colored lemonade.)

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The homemade tea and lemonade recipes make enough to mix up 8 Arnold Palmers.

you might mix them individually or combine the two in a big pitcher for a batch of drinks.

Add the black iced tea and lemonade and mix just to combine.

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Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

In a nonreactive container (like glass), combine the tea leaves and 4 cups of water.

Gently stir to combine and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.

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(Taste the tea at 8 hoursif youd like it to taste stronger, continue to steep.)

Strain the mixture into a pitcher.

Refrigerate for up to 5 days or use immediately.

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Squeeze lemons over a bowl with a sieve on top to catch any seeds.

Squeeze until you have 1/2 cup of juice.

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and the sugar over medium heat.

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Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

This should yield approximately 3/4 cup of simple syrup.

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In a pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, remaining 1 cup of water, and lemon juice.

Stir to combine and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or use immediately.

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