Dairy Free Classic Arnold Palmer

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(29)

Few drinks are as refreshing or as satisfying as a tall glass of equal parts iced tea and fresh lemonade, and this homemade version absolutely delivers. The secret is in the details — steeping the tea just long enough without squeezing the bags keeps it smooth and never bitter, while a quick simple syrup ensures the lemonade is perfectly balanced rather than grainy. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice makes all the difference here, giving the drink a bright, tart backbone that bottled juice simply can't match. Everything comes together in one pitcher, making it easy to batch for a crowd or keep in the fridge for the week. Naturally free of any dairy, this is a drink you can pour without a second thought — no label-checking required. Pile the glasses high with ice, add a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a proper restaurant patio.

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Ingredients

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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