Legume Free Classic Arnold Palmer

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(29)

Few drinks are as satisfying as a tall, ice-cold glass of equal parts sweet tea and fresh lemonade — it's the kind of refreshment that feels like summer in a sip. This version is made entirely from scratch, with real brewed black tea and a quick homemade simple syrup that keeps the lemonade bright and perfectly balanced. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out — just clean, wholesome flavors from start to finish. The trick to a great Arnold Palmer is patience: letting the tea cool before combining it with the lemonade keeps the flavors distinct rather than muddled. Fresh lemon juice makes a noticeable difference over bottled, giving the drink that sharp, citrusy backbone that balances the gentle sweetness of the syrup. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch.

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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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