Frozen Boozy Arnold Palmer
A refreshing frozen cocktail that combines sweet tea and lemonade with vodka for an adult twist on the classic Arnold Palmer. Perfect for summer entertaining, this frozen drink features beautiful layered effects.
Ingredients
- •8 bags black tea bags, preferably English breakfast
- •5 tablespoons sugar
- •3½ cups lemonade
- •1 cup vodka
- •4 pieces lemon wheels
- •4 trays ice cube trays
Cooking Instructions
- 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).
15 min
- 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.
240 min
- 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.
10 min
- 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.
5 min
- 5.
Ice cubes can be made 3 months ahead. Transfer to resealable plastic bags and keep frozen.