Recipe: arnold palmer slushie
It got hot again.
This is not unexpected, but I was hoping that we were done with the crazy hot. Erin and I set off for the mountains again in search of our treasures (that would be huckleberries, and you knew that because you know I have a problem an obsession). We spent 13 hours on the trail and in the hucks, picking and chatting and straightening our sore backs and picking and stretching out our cramped legs. Squatting to check for purple berries, I squinted up at the clear blue skies and blazing sun. Our normal afternoon thunderheads did not develop that day – we only got cloud relief around 4 pm and they were puny little clouds at that! Sometimes when I stood up to stretch my old lady muscles, I would spy Banjo, Erin’s pup, sleeping in the shade. It’s okay to envy a dog, right? Colorado mountain dogs have the best life. Banjo never showed any interest in the hucks, whereas Kaweah would have been all up in my business trying to eat them… that or she would have zeroed in on the nearest animal carcass or poop pile in which to roll. Good times.
he’s thinking “you don’t have anything good to eat, do you?”
banjo is an incredibly well-behaved dog
Actually, that day wasn’t so bad in terms of heat. Wednesday was bad, I mean hot (thus bad), because I had a chocolate shoot. I consume a good bit of water on a daily basis, but especially on hot days. It is my beverage of choice. But on special occasions I will spring for an oh-so-refreshing Arnold Palmer, which is half lemonade-half iced tea. The last few times we hosted dinner parties, I made lemonade and iced tea for non-alcoholic beverage choices to offer our guests. And no one wanted iced tea or lemonade! They all opted for the Arnold Palmer. My friend, Luke, taught 3-year old Felix how to make an Arnold Palmer. When Luke took a sip, he said, “Mmmm mmmm mmmm!!!” We made one for Felix in a juice glass and when he tasted it for the first time, he mimicked his father and grinned, “Mmmm mmmm mmmm!!!” Another fan of the AP has been added to our ranks! But for those extra hot days, you need to take it one step further.
lemons. ice, black tea, water, sugar
pour boiling water over the tea leaves
let it steep
boil sugar and water for your simple syrup
Sure, you could buy Arnold Palmer in the store already made. You could buy lemonade and iced tea and do the 1:1 ratio at home. But it’s not THAT much additional effort to make it at home. Tea takes 3 minutes to steep and homemade lemonade is light years better than store bought. Plus, it’s nice knowing where you food came from and how to make it. Cooking is a highly underrated life skill!
lemon juice, tea, simple syrup
pour the lemonade and simple syrup into a pitcher
add the tea
My Arnold Palmer mix is pretty concentrated because I like a lot of ice in my slushies. If you don’t want a lot of ice, or if you want to drink it as a non-slushie, just add water until it is the right strength of sweet, sour, and tea for you. Also? I love any reason to use my Vitamix because it doesn’t leave chunks of ice like my old blender did.
place ice in the blender and add some arnold palmer nectar
blitz it up and pour
This drink tops the charts in the Refreshing category. Not too sweet, a little fruity tartness, and smooth black tea to take the edge off. But in slushie form, this is the ultimate summer refresher! And for all you boozehounds, you can make yourself a Tipsy Palmer by adding some bourbon. We win!
i give you the slushie palmer
Arnold Palmer Slushie
[print recipe]
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 tsps loose black tea
2 cups boiling water
1 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
ice
Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil while stirring to help dissolve the sugar. Let boil for a minute then remove from heat. Let the simple syrup cool (should make about 1 1/2 cups). Steep 4 teaspoons of loose black tea in 2 cups of boiling water for 3 minutes. Strain the tea through a sieve and discard the tea leaves. Let the tea cool. When the simple syrup is no longer hot, combine it with the lemon juice to make a concentrated lemonade. Add the tea to the lemonade concentrate. Put 1 cup of ice in a blender with 1 cup of the Arnold Palmer mix. Run the blender on high until the ice has been completely slushed. Pour in a highball and serve. Makes 6 slushies.
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Ingredients. Premium Brewed Blend of Black Teas Using Filtered Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup (Glucose-Fructose Syrup), Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Pear Juice from Concentrate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Natural Flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Gum Acacia, Ester Gum.
How to make a classic Arnold Palmer? ›
An Arnold Palmer is a drink made of half tea and half lemonade and made famous by the golfer of the same name. This drink is as refreshing as it comes.
What is the original Arnold Palmer drink? ›
Half Iced Tea, Half Lemonade.
The ARNOLD PALMER® tea and lemonade beverage is a deeply embedded piece of American culture.
Is an Arnold Palmer made with sweet or unsweet tea? ›
Here's how to master the Arnold Palmer. Made famous by Arnold Palmer himself, this classic is a mix of half unsweet tea and half lemonade.
What is an Arnold Palmer drink made of? ›
The Arnold Palmer is a non-alcoholic beverage that combines iced tea and lemonade. The name refers to the professional American golfer Arnold Palmer, who was known to often request and drink this beverage combination; some attribute the invention of the beverage to the golfer.
What is lemonade made of? ›
It is traditionally a homemade drink using lemon juice, water, and a sweetener such as cane sugar, simple syrup, maple syrup or honey.
What was the cause of death for Arnold Palmer? ›
It has been 13 months since Arnold Palmer died, from complications of heart problems, at the age of 87. He had a massive impact on the world of golf, befitting his nickname, The King. He won 62 PGA Tour events, including four victories at the Masters, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
What can I add to Arnold Palmer? ›
Strawberry syrup is another favorite and mint, lavender, rose, and any berries are also good options. If you have premade lemonade, sweeten the Arnold Palmer directly with a flavored syrup. Just a small amount (1 tablespoon) should do, and you can always adjust it to taste.
What made Arnold Palmer so great? ›
Television was presenting golf to a mass audience for the first time. Palmer's good looks, winning personality and aggressive style of play made him the game's first television star. He solidified his position as a major figure in the sport with his victory in the 1958 Masters Tournament.
How do you make a good Arnold Palmer? ›
An Arnold Palmer is a 1:1 mix of (cold brew, unsweetened) iced black tea and lemonade. In a tall glass filled with ice, pour in equal parts iced tea and lemonade. Stir. Enjoy.
So, Are Arnold Palmers Healthy? Arnold Palmers at their core are simply lemonade and black tea, but due to the high content of sugar found in traditional lemonade, Arnold Palmers should be consumed in moderation.
What is the origin of Arnold Palmer tea? ›
According to legend, the drink's name goes back to the 1960s. It was already a favorite drink of Palmer's at the time — as related by Brad Brewer in Mentored by the King: Arnold Palmer's Lessons for Golf, Business, and Life — a woman happened to overhear Palmer asking a Palm Springs, Calif., waitress to mix him one.
What is it called when you mix lemonade and iced tea? ›
The name “Arnold Palmer” has legendary roots as an original beverage combination of half iced tea and half lemonade, widely known for its refreshing taste and ability to revive the senses after a competitive round of golf.
Was Arnold Palmer a billionaire? ›
Arnold Palmer net worth
At the time of his passing, Forbes estimated his inflation-adjusted career earnings total to be $1.3 billion. In 2016, his non-inflation-adjusted $875 million in career earnings would have put him behind only fellow golfer Tiger Woods and NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Who owns Arnold Palmer tea? ›
Liquid Death did not specify if a threat came from Palmer's estate, the Arizona Beverage Company or Innovative Flavors, which owns the licensing rights to Arnold Palmer Iced Tea, nor have any of those groups publicly commented on the issue or confirmed the threat.
Does Arnold Palmer have artificial sweeteners? ›
It's actually quite an attractive design. As for the flavor, Arnold Palmer Lite has a nice light black tea flavor with a mellow lemon finish. To keep the calories down, they've used a blend of high fructose corn syrup and Splenda -- you won't even know that you are drinking a product that has Splenda in it.
What are the ingredients in Arizona half and half? ›
PREMIUM BREWED BLEND OF BLACK TEAS USING FILTERED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP), LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, PEAR JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, GUM ACACIA, ESTER GUM.
Is lemonade iced tea healthy? ›
Drinking iced tea with lemon in it is generally not considered to be harmful. In fact, iced tea is a good source of hydration, and adding lemon to it can provide a boost of vitamin C. However, it is important to be mindful of the ingredients and sweeteners that you add to your iced tea, as well as the portion sizes.
Recipe: arnold palmer slushie
