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Arnold Palmer Half and Half Iced Tea

The Arnold Palmer Half & Half Iced Tea is a classic beverage that's perfect for any occasion. It's a refreshing blend of iced tea and lemon, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz water
  • 6 Lipton tea bags unwrapped
  • 16 oz cold water
  • 8 oz lemon juice 6 freshly squeezed lemons
  • 24 oz cold water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ice cubes
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • mint sprigs for garnish
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Instructions

Make the Tea

  • Add the water to a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
    16 oz water
  • Unwrap the tea bags and drop in the boiling water. Turn heat off and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
    6 Lipton tea bags
  • Remove the tea bags and discard. Add 16 oz of cold water and let the tea cool, then transfer to a large pitcher.
    PRO TIP: While fresh brewed tea tastes the best, you can also use ready to serve iced tea sold in cartons.
    16 oz cold water

Make the Lemonade

  • Squeeze the lemons into a mixing bowl with a spout. Remove any seeds. You'll need 8 oz of lemon juice, or 6 lemons.
    8 oz lemon juice
  • Add the water and sugar and mix until dissolved.
    PRO TIP: You can also use dry lemonade mix, a can of frozen lemonade, or ready to serve lemonade.
    1 cup sugar, 24 oz cold water

Make Half and Half Iced Tea

  • Pour the lemonade into the pitcher of black tea and mix well. Add additional cold water to reach the taste you like.
  • Pour over glasses filled with ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
    ice cubes, lemon slices, mint sprigs

Notes

This recipe makes 64 oz (one half gallon) of Arnold Palmer Half and Half Lemonade.
  • Use strong brewed tea for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh lemonade, you can use store-bought lemonade, dry mix or frozen. Just make sure to dilute it with water so that it is not too sweet.
  • Add sugar to taste. Some people prefer their Arnold Palmer lemonade tea to be sweeter, while others prefer a more tart lemon tang.
  • If you are serving this lemonade iced tea at a party, you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Just make sure to add the ice right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.05mg