FROZEN BOOZY ARNOLD PALMER

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The classic iced tea and lemonade combo is transformed into a boozy, slushy frozen cocktail perfect for backyard parties and summer barbecues.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     House Cocktail     Cocktail     Freeze/Chill     Lemon Juice     Tea     Vodka     Summer     Drink     Drinks

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Do Ahead
  • Ice cubes can be made 3 months ahead. Transfer to resealable plastic bags and keep frozen.

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