So who created the Arnold Palmer drink?
The Arnold Palmer drink was originally created as a non-alcohol combo of ice tea and lemonade by American golfer Arnold Palmer. The idea started as a special request to a certain waitress who began to know exactly what he would order by just saying he wanted the “Mr. Palmer” — and the popularity grew from there.
Arnold Palmer Cocktail
The Spiked Arnold Palmer (cocktail) is fairly simple to make. It’s pretty much an even amount of lemonade to ice tea mixed with two ounces of vodka.
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History
In 2012, an ESPN 30 for 30 Shorts documentary was produced on the drink, featuring Palmer, beverage experts, a group of PGA golfers and comedian Will Arnett discussing the drink's history and popularity.
Mass-produced versions
The drink has been sold under the Arnold Palmer trademark via a licensing arrangement with Innovative Flavors since 2001. Arizona Beverage Company began marketing and selling the beverage with Palmer's picture and signature on the bottle in 2002 and has handled distribution ever since.
How To Make An Arnold Palmer
For an Arnold Palmer, you need two things: lemonade and iced tea. You can use sweetened iced tea if you’d like, but that combined with the lemonade sounds like a sugar bomb. I’d highly recommend sticking with unsweetened tea.
How To Spike An Arnold Palmer
The easiest way to make anything alcoholic is to simply add vodka. Technically that turns the Arnold Palmer into a John Daly, but let’s be real: It’s still an Arnold Palmer.
Ingredients Needed
Sweet Tea – Sweetened black tea is my favorite choice here but feel free to experiment with green tea or even herbal teas.
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.
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