Wheat Free Herbal Arnold Palmer with Fresh Herbs
This drink is the ultimate warm-weather refresher — a classic half-and-half elevated with fresh mint, basil, and an optional whisper of lavender that makes every sip feel a little more special. The herbal tea base is steeped right on the stovetop, so those garden-fresh flavors really bloom before they ever hit the glass. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together with just the right amount of sweetness, and the bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps it lively and tart. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading required — just good, clean flavors from start to finish. It comes together in stages that are each genuinely easy, and the result looks stunning in a tall glass over ice with a sprig of mint tucked in the side. Make a big pitcher for a backyard gathering or keep it all to yourself on a slow afternoon — either way, it disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the herbal tea
- 4 cups water, divided
- 3 black tea bags
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender (optional)
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 1 ½ cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, mint leaves, basil leaves, and dried lavender (if using), and steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove and discard the tea bags. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the herbs gently to extract their liquid, then discard the solids. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and let the tea cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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