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Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer

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The classic iced tea and lemonade combo (aka the Arnold Palmer) is transformed into a boozy frozen cocktail perfect for backyard parties and barbecues. Freezing the drink components into ice cubes before blending is an easy way to keep the flavors concentrated.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes (plus freezing time)

  • Yield

    Makes 4

Ingredients

8 black tea bags, preferably English breakfast
5 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 cups store-bought or homemade lemonade, divided
1 cup vodka, divided
Lemon wheels (for garnish)

Special Equipment

4 ice cube trays

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags and sugar. Let steep 4 minutes. Discard tea bags and let cool slightly (you should have about 3 1/2 cups tea).

    Step 2

    Divide 3 cups tea between 2 ice cube trays; chill remaining 1/2 cup tea. Divide 3 cups lemonade between remaining 2 ice cube trays; chill remaining 1/2 cup lemonade. Freeze until solid, 3–4 hours.

    Step 3

    Blend lemonade ice cubes, 1/2 cup vodka, and 1/2 cup lemonade in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a spouted liquid measuring cup or pitcher. Rinse blender jar and add tea ice cubes and remaining 1/2 cup tea and 1/2 cup vodka; blend until smooth.

    Step 4

    Tilt a large glass to one side and fill halfway with lemonade mixture. While slowly returning glass to upright position, pour in frozen tea mixture to fill glass and create a swirl. Garnish with lemon wheels.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 5

    Ice cubes can be made 3 months ahead. Transfer to resealable plastic bags and keep frozen.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAmericanEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBlenderEpicurious

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