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Refreshing Arnold Palmer Sweet Tea Lemonade

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A simple and refreshing summer drink combining sweet tea and fresh lemonade, perfect for beating the heat with a balanced blend of sweetness and citrus.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (950 ml) filtered water
  • 4 black tea bags (Twinings or Lipton recommended)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (or honey as alternative)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 medium lemons)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (or preferred sweetener)
  • 2 cups (475 ml) cold water
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • Lemon slices or fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (950 ml) of filtered water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove tea bags.
  2. Stir in ½ cup (100 g) sugar into the warm tea until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  3. Juice lemons to get about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice.
  4. In a separate pitcher, combine lemon juice, ½ cup (100 g) sugar, and 2 cups (475 ml) cold water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  5. Once tea is cooled to room temperature, pour it into the pitcher with lemonade. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint if desired. Stir before serving.
  7. Adjust sweetness or strength by adding more sugar, honey, or water as needed.
  8. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving again.

Notes

Use good quality black tea to avoid bitterness. Do not oversteep tea to prevent bitterness. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Cool tea before mixing with lemonade to avoid dilution. Adjust sweetness to taste. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Optional garnishes include lemon slices and fresh mint. Variations include using herbal or green tea, adding fruit, or using sparkling water for fizz.

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