Blackberry Basil Arnold Palmer Pitcher
This Blackberry Basil Arnold Palmer is a refreshing summer pitcher drink made with lemonade, black tea, fresh basil, and blackberries. Keep it booze-free or add a shot of your favorite spirit to each glass.
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Servings Drinks
Ingredients
- 3 cups homemade or store-bought lemonade recipe below
- 3 cups strong black tea cooled
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup loosely packed basil leaves
- Optional: bourbon vodka, tequila, or gin for serving
- Ice and extra lemon wheels or blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine lemonade and black tea.
- Add blackberries and basil. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle them in the pitcher.
- Stir everything together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- To serve: Fill each glass with ice. Add 1–1.5 oz of your spirit of choice if desired.
- Top with the Arnold Palmer mix, garnish with basil or a blackberry, and enjoy.