"Dirty Arnold" Recipe
You may or may not have heard of the classic country club drInk "Arnold Palmer,"; which is made of half iced tea and half lemonade. This classic drink became popular with none other than the famous golf player. At the time, Arnold would ask his wife to make this custom drink for him to have on the course while he played on hot summer days. Since the drink was created, people have developed new versions, including liquor in the classic drink. Like Arnold Palmer, famous golfer John Daly took on the traditional half-and-half drink by including a bit of Vodka and, depending on who you ask, a splash of Cointreau. This drink was said to be had by John on the course, and even nodded to his delight for liquor.
I personally; love a nice glass of Arnold Palmer in the summer, even year-round. Since becoming of the legal drinking age, I noticed there was a hard time finding a proper drink that was refreshing, not too harsh on the liquor, and not overpoweringly sweet. Don't get me wrong; I had the simple Mojito, Margarita, and Sprite w/Vodka. All these drinks were excellent but still didn't hit the spot. After trying the John Daly, I was intrigued by the idea of a "Spiked Arnold"; however, I didn't want the Vodka. So back to the drawing board, I took to my kitchen to find the perfect proportions and create the ideal version of the classic drink. One that didn't make me need to call a doctor tomorrow and felt just as refreshing as the non-alcoholic version. So, I present my recipe for a "Dirty Arnold."
What you'll need
Shaker
Ice
Pulp-free Lemonade (Homemade works as well)
Unsweetened Ice Tea
Tequila
Seltzer (optional)
How to make it
1) First thing you will want to do is pour two shots of unsweetened iced tea into the shaker
2) Next, you will want to top it with one shot of tequila and one shot of lemonade
3) You will then want to add ice to your shaker and close the lid
4) SHAKE. SHAKE. SHAKE.
5) Strain the liquid into a clean glass and top it with a splash of seltzer water and enjoy!
