John Daly Cocktail | Spiked Arnold Palmer
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John Daly Cocktail | Spiked Arnold Palmer – A John Daly is a mixed drink made of lemonade, iced tea, and vodka. It’s named after American golfer John Daly.
Furthermore, this drink is a cocktail version of the Arnold Palmer (also named after an American golfer). Get my Homemade Arnold Palmer Drink here.
Key Takeaways
- The John Daly Cocktail, also known as Spiked Arnold Palmer, combines lemonade, iced tea, and vodka.
- This refreshing drink is perfect for summer, designed for easy preparation with just three ingredients.
- You can also try it with bourbon, such as Knob Creek or Buffalo Trace, for a twist.
- Make homemade tea and lemonade or use store-bought options like Milo’s Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade.
- Keep in mind that nutritional info may vary based on ingredients used.
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John Daly Cocktail | Spiked Arnold Palmer
What could be better on a hot summer afternoon than a light, refreshing mixed drink? This Arnold Palmer-inspired cocktail is perfect whether you’re taking a break from a round of golf or sipping cocktails on the patio. As well, it’s easy to make with just three ingredients.
Alternatively, you can make it with lemonade and sweet tea vodka.
A John Daly Cocktail | Spiked Arnold Palmer is traditionally made with vodka. If you’re feeling a little spunky, try it with a good bourbon! I would recommend Knob Creek, Buffalo Trace, and Maker’s Mark bourbons.
If you want to make the lemonade and sweet tea from scratch, see my Arnold Palmer recipe. Then, you’ll simply add vodka to that for a John Daly Cocktail. If you don’t mind store-bought tea and lemonade, I recommend Milo’s Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade or other lemonade.
Most notably, please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used, particularly when making homemade tea and adding different amounts of sugar.
John Daly Cocktail | Spiked Arnold Palmer
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Ingredients
- 1.5 ounce vodka
- 2 ounces lemonade
- 2 ounces sweet tea
Instructions
- Fill a large highball glass with ice. Add vodka, tea, and lemonade. Gently stir.
- Garnish with a lemon slice, strawberry, and/or mint stem.
Nutrition
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Bourbon is far too sweet. Rye works much better.
😣 I do not like Rye.