![]() Sometimes, an alcoholic version is called a John Daly, but that really only counts if you add vodka, and we make the rules here, so we're using whiskey and calling it a Spiked Arnold Palmer. In a 30 for 30 documentary, Palmer later said that the drink got its name when a woman ordered the same drink and referred to it as "that Arnold Palmer" beverage. The name goes back to the 1960s, when golfer Arnold Palmer ordered a non-alcoholic version of the drink while out on the course-one part tea, one part lemonade. The way the tea and the lemonade separated in that Mason jar was legitimately some kind of summertime wizardry to little me, and if it hadn't been for the taste that comes from mixing sweet tea and lemonade together, I probably would have tried to salvage it as art.īut unlike masterful works of art, Arnold Palmers are about as ubiquitous as bonfires and sprinklers once summer hits. The more opinions the better! Let's "drink together" and share our cocktail stories.The first time someone made an Arnold Palmer for me as a kid, I was mystified. Have you tried this drink? What did you think? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section. Order the Arnold Palmer Spiked online here > If you'd like to try the Arnold Palmer Spiked, you can order it online and have it delivered right to your door. It's not my favorite ready-to-drink cocktail ever but I wouldn't be embarrassed to take to a party either. I see them everywhere - which is part of the reason I decided to go ahead and try it - including gas stations which makes it a reasonable choice for when you need to grab something quick on the way to a gathering. Arnold Palmer spiked drinks can be enjoyed on their own or served as cocktails. This can be accomplished by adding sugar, honey, or another sweetener, as well as lemon juice or another type of citrus juice. I can totally see sipping this while floating down the river on an inner tube with friends this summer. The key to making an Arnold Palmer spiked drink is to balance the sweetness and tartness of the tea and lemonade. It would be perfect for those times when you have a long day of day drinking ahead of you. This canned cocktail officially rings in at 5% ABV so it is not a super strong drink. One shaker = does this have booze? Five shakers = Four Lokos ![]() This is a very tart drink rather than a sweet one. Even though it does have lemonade in it, it is not a sweet lemonade. One shaker = not sweet at all // Five shakers = your teeth may curl This one is more "mainstream" versus the artisan cocktails that have my heart. ![]() Where it loses me a bit is in the lack of natural ingredients that a lot of the other pre-made cocktails we've tried have had. This one does have a nicer lemonade flavor to it. This ready-to-drink cocktail version is kind of like that. They aren't exactly the freshest, most natural tea on the block but I still love them. It instantly reminded me of the version from Arizona Iced Teas - which is not a dig in any way. The Arnold Palmer Spiked has a very true Arnold Palmer taste. I would totally drink it again but I'm probably not going to think of it first when I'm shopping for cocktails. I decided on three because this is a middle of the road canned cocktail for me. I struggled to decide how many cocktail shakers to give this cocktail. Here is my official review of the Arnold Palmer Spiked: This canned cocktail doesn't have any fancy ingredients or super awesome branding I feel the need to drone on about so we are going to jump right into it. (And if you saw my Insta stories you also know I got carded buying this. HELLO SUMMER, I've missed you sweet friend! So when I ran across it again, I decided today's the day. I've been seeing this canned cocktail version around but I hadn't been too motivated to try it until today when it hit 80 degrees for the first time this year. As soon as weather starts warming up this becomes my go-to drink. I love a good Arnold Palmer - boozy or not. A spiked Arnold Palmer? Yep, I'll try that!
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