A simple cocktail that, at its core, is a simple adult version of the Arnold Palmer: the classic half lemonade, half iced tea refresher. This version of the classic cocktail incorporates mint and lime to add a new flavor to an old favorite. The result is a perfect blend of herbs, citrus, and black tea with a pour of vodka to graduate into adulthood. Since this recipe uses honey as a sweetener, there’s no refined sugar! This recipe is easy enough to make for yourself or in a larger batch for a group.
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Water
- 2 Black Tea Bags
- 5 Mint Leaves
- 1 Lemon, Juiced
- 1 Lime, Juiced
- ¼ Cup Honey
- Torn Mint Leaves (to garnish)
Tools You’ll Need:
Preparation Steps:
- To make the Lemonade Mint Iced Tea, in a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of water until simmering. Add the Tea Bags, Mint leaves, and Basil leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then remove the Tea Bags. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour steeped tea into a pitcher, then add Lemon and Lime Juice, Honey, Torn Mint, and 2 cups cold water. Stir well. Taste and add more Lemon Juice or Honey, depending on tartness and sweetness preference.
- To make the cocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Torn Mint leaves, Lemon Slice, and Lime Slice and muddle.
- Add the Rye Whiskey and Lemonade Mint Iced Tea and shake vigorously.
- Pour into a highball glass or mason jar. Stir and garnish with another Lemon Slice and Mint if desired.
