Lemonade Sweet Tea Fusion

This delightful Lemonade Sweet Tea Fusion, also known as the Arnold Palmer drink, is a harmonious blend of fresh lemonade and sweet tea. Perfectly balanced and non-alcoholic, this refreshing beverage is ideal for quenching your thirst on a scorching day. The zesty notes of lemon and the smooth sweetness of tea unite in this classic drink, making it a go-to choice for a revitalizing sip.

Lemonade Sweet Tea Fusion

A harmonious blend of fresh lemonade and sweet tea, the Lemonade Sweet Tea Fusion, also known as the Arnold Palmer drink, is a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage that offers a perfect balance of citrusy zing and sweet tea smoothness.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 family-sized black tea bag
  • 13⁄4 cups water
  • 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar, optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Peel of 1 lemon, no pith
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup cold water
  • Ice
  • Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring 13⁄4 cups of water to a boil and steep the black tea bag for 10 minutes.
  2. If using, add 1⁄4 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea and stir until completely dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
  3. In another saucepan, combine lemon peels, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1⁄4 cup cold water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out the lemon peels.
  4. In a glass, add ice and a lemon wheel for garnish. Pour in the fresh lemon juice, brewed tea, and lemon simple syrup.
  5. Stir well with a long spoon and serve the Lemonade Sweet Tea Fusion chilled.