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Sweet Tea Lemonade

Equal parts classic Southern sweet tea and fresh-squeezed lemonade — the half-and-half that Arnold Palmer made famous, sweetened just right and served over a mountain of ice. Simple, iconic, and endlessly refreshing.

20 min
Easy
Serves 6
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Sweet Tea Lemonade

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steep the tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove bags without squeezing. Stir in the sugar while still hot until fully dissolved. Let cool completely.

  2. 2

    Make the lemonade: combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water in a separate pitcher. Stir well and taste — adjust sweetness with more syrup if needed.

  3. 3

    To serve, fill tall glasses with ice. Pour equal parts sweet tea and lemonade over the ice.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint. Stir gently before drinking.

Pro tip

The key is making the sweet tea and lemonade separately so you can adjust each to your taste before combining. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is non-negotiable here — bottled juice lacks the brightness that makes this drink sing. Make a big batch of each and combine to order for a crowd.

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