Half lemonade and half ice tea, the Arnold Palmer is well on its way to becoming my go-to refreshment this summer. I swear it quenches thirst like none other. Ever tried one?
This drink is named for the golfer Arnold Palmer, and if we're to believe the story on the Arnold Palmer Tee website, invented by him too. Apparently the properties fresh-squeezed lemonade combined with the caffeine of black iced tea provide a uniquely refreshing beverage experience. Especially when one is coming in from a long day on the golf course.
And I'd have to agree! I can't speak to post-golf dehydration, but as a remedy for post-work-out or even just post-work dehydration, it's excellent. I also happen to know that a glass goes quite well with a plate of fried chicken.
The drink is non-alcoholic in nature, but that doesn't mean that we can't take a few liberties. A shot of gin or vodka would be right at home here. I could even see using a bit of limoncello and a tea-infused simple syrup to make a fancy Arnold Palmer martini.
Love Arnold Palmers? Do tell!
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I usually make 'em with limeade because that's what I have in the house. It's also possible to do a nice variant with cranberry juice.
For a while, I was working on naming all my variants after other pro golfers, but since I often add vodka (or, more lately, bourbon), I tend to forget the names.
Love it. We call it simply half-n-half where I'm from. We also add fresh mint to the glass!
Add a splash of Vodka, and we call it a John Daly.
I know it's not exactly the same, but Starbucks' lovely shaken ice tea lemonades are a delight in the summer. Really refreshing, and the hit of caffeine makes me less edgy too... because I have a coffee problem. But yes, these are yummy, and a perfect summer drink.
I was drinking them yesterday! I made mint lemonade for an extra refreshing kick.
I love these,
First time I ever had one was from a gas station, Arizona tea makes them. Mmmmm.
Love it. My husband and I work from home and will make pitchers of this on hot days.
I like Sweet Tea Vodka (http://www.deepeddyvodka.com/about.php) + Lemonade.... but you have to watch out, cause they sneak up on you quickly!
@CV11:30 - That's what was delightfully referred to as the "John Daly" ("like an Arnold Palmer, but an alcoholic") by a bartender in ATL.
I think the adult version is just swell. ;)
I gave up soda this year and I dont always want water so this is the perfect drink when I want something special. I LOVE them!!
I am so into John Dalys! The perfect BBQ drink? Just wrote about how to make them a few days ago. Here's a recipe (though, they're so easy that anyone could wing 'em, too...).
My Dad made the best 'half and half' as they are called in my part of the country. I have tried to get mine to taste like his but to no avail. They are delicious on hot summer day.
It wasn't until a few years ago that I knew they were called Arnold Palmer. I once made it when I was running low on tea and just decided to mix it with some lemonade I had... saw it on a menu later that year and was like OH! so that's what its called. :) I'm curious about how the adult version tastes!
Drink them all the time. Delicious!
We make these with lavender lemonade and it's delicious.
Wegmans sells Arnold Palmer under the name "Tea It Up" (get it??). I make these anytime I can at restaurants with walk-up fountain drink stations.