The Arnold Palmer Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing blend of tea and lemonade. This classic combination has been around since the 1960s when legendary golfer Arnold Palmer asked for it at a restaurant while in Palm Springs, California, after a long day of designing a golf course. Since then, this iconic drink has become an international favorite.

Glass filled with ice, lemonade, unsweetened tea, and bourbon and topped with a lemon wedge.

This recipe is for adults ages 21+. Always drink responsibly and do not drink and drive.

The classic drink is a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy anytime.

For an adult take on the drink, try adding a splash of bourbon to the mix. The combination of the sweet tea and tart lemonade with the smoky, oaky notes of bourbon makes for an adult beverage that is sure to please.

No matter how you decide to enjoy your Arnold Palmer drink, it’s sure to be a hit! Whether you’re enjoying it poolside, tailgating at a game, or spending time with friends and family, this adult beverage is the perfect way to get your day started. So grab yourself a glass and get ready for a delicious Arnold Palmer drink.

Always drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive or operate heavy machinery. If you are under the age of 21, enjoy the classic version without any alcohol.

This is the REAL Arnold Palmer cocktail with a refreshing hint of lemonade and tea, with a slight bite from the bourbon whiskey.

Ingredients

4 Ounces Unsweetened Tea
4 Ounces Lemonade
2 Ounces Bourbon Whiskey
Lemon slices
Ice

A bottle of Jack Daniel's Whiskey and a glass of lemonade and a glass of unsweetened tea.

Directions

Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.

Pour lemonade over ice.

Add bourbon.

Add tea.

Glass filled with lemonade, tea, whiskey, and garnished with a lemon slice.

Garnish with lemon wedges.

Tips

If you prefer a sweeter drink, you’ll want to use sweet tea instead.
You can shake all of the ingredients in a shaker before pouring into your glass. This gets it really cold really fast.
You can always combine the ingredients in a separate glass and then pour it over ice if desired.

Arnold Palmer Cocktail

This refreshing cocktail is made with lemonade, tea, and a little bit of bourbon whiskey.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2

Total Time: 2

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Lynda – Southern Kissed

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened tea
4 ounces lemonade
2 ounces bourbon
ice

Instructions

Fill cup about halfway with ice.
Pour lemonade, whiskey, and tea over ice.
Stir. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Notes

If you prefer a sweeter drink, you’ll want to use sweet tea instead.
You can shake all of the ingredients in a shaker before pouring into your glass. This gets it really cold really fast.
You can always combine the ingredients in a separate glass and then pour it over ice if desired.