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Arnold Palmer
(alcohol-free*)-
Arnold Palmer
Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Highball 45cl
| 2 oz | Cold black tea |
| 1 1⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1 oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon slice wheel.
How to make:
Garnish:
- Garnish with lemon slice wheel.
Strength & taste guide:
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Cocktail of the day:
10th September 2025 is Arnold Palmer's Birthday
Review:
A real lemon iced tea. Balanced and refreshing.
Variant:
Cocktails named after professional golfers (or actors playing golfers):
John Daly
Spiked Arnold Palmer
Tom Arnold
History:
A popular drink throughout the United States. Named after and said to be a favourite of the legendary golfer.
Nutrition:
One serving of Arnold Palmer contains 106 calories
*Alcohol-free: This recipe contains a maximum of 0.5% alc/vol.
Alcohol content:
- 0 standard drinks
- 0% alc./vol. (0° proof)
- 0 grams of pure alcohol
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I tried again with even more tea than that, and it was very bland.