Arnold Palmer (drink)

The Arnold Palmer is a non-alcoholic mixed drink made from iced tea and lemonade, usually in equal parts.

The Arnold Palmer is a non-alcoholic mixed drink made from iced tea and lemonade, usually in equal parts. It is named after American golfer Arnold Palmer, who was closely associated with the beverage and reportedly drank it frequently. The drink became widely known in the United States during the 1960s and is now a common summer refresher.

Overview

The Arnold Palmer is a simple beverage made by mixing iced tea and lemonade. It is best known in North American food culture and is often treated as a classic summertime drink.

Name and origin

The drink is named for golfer Arnold Palmer. Sources commonly describe it as becoming associated with him after he ordered the mixture often enough that others began asking for an Arnold Palmer.

Ingredients and preparation

The basic recipe uses iced tea and lemonade, often in equal proportions. Some recipes use slightly different ratios, but the drink remains a tea-and-lemonade mixture served cold.

Variations

The non-alcoholic version is the standard Arnold Palmer, while a spiked version adds alcohol such as whiskey or vodka. The drink is also known by alternative names such as half and half.