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Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer

By Kat Boytsova

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Photo of the blended Arnold Palmer one of our best vodka cocktails in glasses with straws.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

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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