This spiked Arnold Palmer is an ideal summer beverage to serve at brunches,porch parties, or BBQs.

To make this an alcohol-free cocktail, simply leave out the bourbon.

The simple mocktail that bears this name was created by and for the golfing legend, Arnold Palmer.

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Add four cups of bottled lemonade, the bourbon, andsimple syrup.

Stir together and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pour over ice, and garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs.

Southern Living Spiked Arnold Palmer ingredients

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The base for these spiked Arnold Palmers can be mixed up to 24 hours in advance.

Add bourbon and lemon slices at least 2 hours before serving.

Garnish and serve over ice.

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Serve:

Serve over ice, and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices.

While we recommend unsweetened tea for these spiked Arnold Palmers, the bang out is up to you.

Non-alcoholic Arnold Palmers can simply be made without the addition of bourbon.

Southern Living Spiked Arnold Palmer adding the lemon slices to the tea mixture

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Southern Living Spiked Arnold Palmers in glasses to serve

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