A Spiked Arnold Palmer is the perfect summertime (or anytime) cocktail. Nothing is more refreshing than cooling off with a blend of lemonade, sweet iced tea and whiskey or Bourbon. It's so easy, and you'll be sipping this Arnold Palmer with alcohol in just a few minutes.
The refreshing Arnold Palmer drink has been around forever (or at least before I was even born). This has been my favorite beverage to drink on a hot day since I have been a teenager. Of course, it didn't contain alcohol when I first started drinking it. We always keep whiskey and Bourbon in our house as this is my husband's drink of choice. What better match than to make a refreshing Arnold Palmer cocktail with whiskey or Bourbon?
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet Tea – Sweetened black tea is my favorite choice here but feel free to experiment with green tea or even herbal teas.
- Lemonade – I'm a fan of good old fashioned homemade lemonade.
- Whiskey or Bourbon – Choose your favorite and adjust the amount to your preferred tastes. You can also use vodka.
- Lemon or Orange Slices – Fresh citrus slices add a little extra flavor and make this Spiked Arnold Palmer look beautiful.
How To Make A Spiked Arnold Palmer
- Fill two glasses halfway with ice.
- Pour in the whiskey or bourbon.
- Add in the lemonade and sweet tea.
- Stir and garnish with a citrus slice before serving.
Tips for Making Arnold Palmer with Alcohol
- Save time by using storebought lemonade and sweet tea or take this coctail to a whole new level by making homemade lemonade and homemade sweet tea.
- For an extra cold and refreshing tea, mix everything in a shaker with ice before straining into a cup with fresh ice.
- Double, triple or quadruple the recipe and make a pitcher full to serve a crowd. This Spiked Arnold Palmer is perfect for a backyard party.
- Don't like a watered down drink once the ice melts? Freeze lemonade or sweet tea in ice cube trays.
More Refreshing Cocktails
- Orange Basil Cocktail
- Strawberry Mojitos with Fresh Strawberries
- Blood Orange Rosemary Vodka Cocktail from Souffle Bombay
- Green Tea Shots
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RECIPE
Spiked Arnold Palmer with Whiskey
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sweet tea
- 6 ounces lemonade
- 4 ounces Whiskey or Bourbon
- fresh lemon or orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill two glasses halfway with ice. Add 2 ounces of whiskey to each glass. Fill with divided amounts of sweet tea and lemonade. Garnish with fresh lemon or orange slices.
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Shelby
Love this take on an Arnold Palmer. A flavorful and refreshing drink any time of year!
Anjali
This is such a fun summertime cocktail! We had some friends over for happy hour yesterday and made this -- everyone loved it!
Harriet Young
Yum yum yum! This is the perfect cocktail for a sunny afternoon. Absolutely delicious.
Nathan
I love how easy this drink is! It's so refreshing and gives the classic half and half drink a fun adult spin. Thanks for the recipe!
Dannii
This was super refreshing. I am definitely going to be drinking this all summer long.