Say farewell to summer with this super-Southern sipper.

Along the way, we stumbled upon this simple but seasonally perfect cocktail.

Heres how you make it.

Southern Living Spiked Arnold Palmer in glasses to serve

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If so, congratulationsyoure halfway there!

If not, fire up the kettle and use thissweet tea recipe.

The baking soda in the recipe is entirely up to you!

Perfect Southern Sweet Tea

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Everyone has theirown versionthey like best, so pick your favorite recipe, and make a big batch.

Im a sucker for a goodTexas Margarita, but ourTailgate Margaritasare a close second.

But you know whats better?

Texas Margarita rimmed with salt and topped with a lemon

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Garnish with lemon or lime slices and enjoy the easy-drinking beverage you deserve this weekend.

Why I Love Palmeritas

I adore this drink for several reasons.

First off, the flavorI love a margarita, but the tartness wears me out.

The teasweet or unsweetenedtames the tang.

But the real reason I love it is because its more gentle.

And for me, thats a pretty good place to be.

kindly enjoy your Palmeritas responsibly, and have a fun and safe Labor Day!