Today’s cocktail is an update of the Arnold Palmer, a classic summertime sip named after the golf pro that combines 1/2 sweet tea and 1/2 lemonade. In this version, ginger, mint and vodka are added to give it a little kick. If you want an even more pronounced flavor, allow the mashed mint and ginger to steep in the iced tea for an hour or so.
To make, mash 2 slices peeled fresh ginger and 6 fresh mint leaves in a jelly jar. Add 1/3 cup sweetened iced tea, 1/3 cup lemonade and 1/4 cup vodka. Stir, add some ice, and find thee some shade.
(Recipe adapted from former Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn of DC restaurants Good Stuff Eatery and soon-to-be Bearnaise.)
See previous summer cocktail recipes here, here, here and here.
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And I’ve found my drink for this evening! Thanks!
YES!
I always heard that an Arnold Palmer with booze (vodka) in it was called a John Daly.