Sunset Palmer

Name: Sunset Palmer
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, ends trimmed, chopped; ½ cup each fresh lemon verbena* and lemon balm leaves*, plus lemon verbena for garnish; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup brewed black tea, such as English breakfast, cooled

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A play on the classic iced tea and lemonade drink made popular by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. In this version, the combination of lemon-scented ingredients gives a gentler citrus flavor.

By Amy Machnak

This Story Originally Appeared On sunset.com

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Yield:

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 stalks fresh lemongrass, ends trimmed, chopped
½ cup each fresh lemon verbena* and lemon balm leaves*, plus lemon verbena for garnish
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup brewed black tea, such as English breakfast, cooled

Directions

Step 1

Put lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, and zest in a heatproof container. Pour 2 cups boiling water over herbs and steep 20 minutes. Strain, then stir in sugar.

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Step 2

Divide liquid between 2 ice-filled glasses. Top each with about 1/2 cup black tea. Garnish with lemon verbena leaves.
Step 3

*Grow your own lemon verbena and lemon balm, or look for them at a farmers' market.

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