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Refreshing Arnold Palmer Sweet Tea Lemonade Pitcher Recipe

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A perfectly balanced homemade Arnold Palmer combining sweet tea and fresh lemonade, ideal for summer parties and easy to make in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 black tea bags (Lipton or Twinings recommended)
  • 4 cups boiling water (for brewing tea)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute with honey or agave)
  • 6 large lemons, juiced (about 1 cup fresh lemon juice)
  • 4 cups cold water (for lemonade)
  • Ice cubes (for serving)
  • Optional garnishes: lemon slices, fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place 6 black tea bags into the hot water and steep for 7 to 8 minutes until the water turns a rich amber color.
  3. Remove the tea bags and stir in ¾ cup granulated sugar until fully dissolved (about 1 minute).
  4. Let the sweetened tea come to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. While the tea chills, juice 6 large lemons to yield about 1 cup fresh lemon juice; strain if desired.
  6. In a separate container, combine the lemon juice with 4 cups cold water and stir well to make the lemonade base.
  7. Once the tea is chilled, pour it into a large pitcher and add the lemonade mixture; stir gently to combine.
  8. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Avoid oversteeping tea to prevent bitterness. Always dissolve sugar in hot tea. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chill tea before mixing with lemonade to keep flavors crisp. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed. Serve with plenty of ice but add ice just before serving to avoid dilution.

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