Hint Of Mint, Arnold Palmer

For summer parties, there is nothing better than a refreshing drink that is sure to be hit with everyone!!

An Arnold Palmer is a perfect blend of sweet iced tea and refreshing lemon. 

This recipe also has a unique flavor....mint!!

We recently made this drink for a 4th of July party, and everyone loved it.

If your making this drink for a large party, make sure you multiply the recipe to make enough for everyone.

For example- we quadrupled the recipe to make enough for 13 people, and it was just enough for everyone to enjoy, plus a little extra to enjoy the following day.

This recipe originated in Southern Living...one of my favorite places to get great recipes and ideas!

Ingredients:

3 cups of water

2 family sized tea bags 

1 (1oz) package of fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup of sugar

4 cups of cold water

1 (6oz) can of frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

Garnish with citrus slices

1. In a large pot bring 3 cups of water to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and fresh mint to the water, and cover.

3. Let steep for ten minutes. 

4. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint.

5. Stir in 1/2 cup of sugar to the hot tea until dissolved.

6. Let the tea cool until it's no longer hot and then pour into your serving container along with the lemonade concentrate and 4 cups of cold water. 

7. Put in the refrigerator for several hours, or if you have a drink dispenser with a ice core you can serve almost immediately!

8. Add some slices of lemon and lime to your serving container, as well as provide some on the side to allow people to add some to their own cup. 

If your making this drink for a group of adults only you can add either vodka or rum directly to the mix, but if it's for a mixed group of adults and children you can make it non-alcoholic like we did and provide the alcohol to be added to individual drinks by your guests!