Alpha Gal Friendly Classic Arnold Palmer
Few drinks hit the spot quite like a tall, ice-cold glass of equal parts sweet tea and fresh lemonade — it's the kind of refreshment that feels like a front-porch moment no matter where you're drinking it. Managing an alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis means scrutinizing labels on even the most innocent-seeming packaged drinks, since mammalian-derived additives can sneak into flavored teas, syrups, and bottled lemonades in surprising ways. This version is made entirely from scratch with black tea bags, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup, so every single ingredient is completely transparent and worry-free. Steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps the flavor clean and smooth, while the from-scratch lemonade brings a bright, tart punch that no bottled mix can match. The two come together in a pitcher that's easy to batch for a crowd or keep in the fridge for yourself all week long. A handful of ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 4 cups water, divided
- 4 black tea bags
For the lemonade
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cup water
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add the 4 tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them, then stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- 2
While the tea cools, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup is clear, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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