John Daly Drink {Spiked Arnold Palmer}

Love a cold, refreshing Arnold Palmer? Then you’ll love this John Daly drink which is the cocktail version of this famous drink. It’s a combination of lemonade, iced tea, and vodka and is named after the famous American golfer John Daly. It’s the perfect summer cocktail on a hot day!

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Are you ready for all the summer drinks? I know I am and I’ve got one for you today that you’ll want to make all summer long: a John Daly! It’s part lemonade, part iced tea with a vodka kick. In other words, this one’s not for the kids! Make them a batch of Arnold Palmers which is basically the same thing without the alcohol.

You guys know how I love an icy cold drink and this one is up there with my favorite palmona, margarita and mojito drinks. This drink is perfect for summer happy hours on the patio – add some grilled corn salsa and veggie dip for some easy summer snacks to go with it.

Why is it Called a John Daly?

It’s named after a pro golfer named John Daly! It’s a twist on a non-alcoholic drink named after Arnold Palmer (another golfer!) that’s a refreshing combination of iced tea and lemonade. Add some vodka and you get a John Daly.

This spiked Arnold Palmer is a refreshing, cold drink that’s perfect on a hot summer night. It’s also so, so easy to make!

Ingredients

You could make your own lemonade and brew up some iced tea, but I just use my favorite store-bought ones to make this drink super easy! Nothing worse than a high-maintenance cocktail during the summer, right? It’s supposed to be relaxing!

• Vodka
• Lemonade
• Iced Tea

Mix and Serve – So Easy!

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the vodka, lemonade, and iced tea. Stir and garnish with lemon slices. That’s it!

How to Serve a Crowd

What I love about this drink is that it’s easy to make just one or two drinks, but it’s also a great cocktail to serve at parties. If you’re hosting guests for a summer BBQ or potluck here are my tips for serving this for a crowd:

• First, make sure to have plenty of ice on hand! This cocktail is best served ice cold.
• Instead of mixing a big batch ahead of time, I like to keep everything separate that way my guests can mix their drinks to their tastes.
• We put the lemonade, iced tea and vodka bottles in a cooler with lots of ice. On a table nearby we set out the glasses (or plastic cups), a container of ice cubes and stirrers.
• When someone wants a drink they can grab the mixers from the cooler and mix up their own.

For the kiddos, they can have Arnold Palmers – just leave out the vodka! Or, give them their own special drink like a Shirley Temple or Roy Rogers – both are super easy to make, too.

Lemonade and iced tea with a boozy kick is my idea of a perfect summer cocktail! I hope you love this John Daly drink as much as we do!

More Refreshing Summer Cocktails

If you love icy cold cocktails you’re are going to love these drink recipes, too! Just be sure to drink responsibly – these pack a boozy punch!

• If you love a fruity drink, you have to make a Mai Tai! It’s a Tiki cocktail with rum, Curacao liqueur, orgeat syrup and lime juice. It’s finished off with a splash of grenadine, and served with a mint sprig, maraschino cherry and lime.
• Aperol Spritz is a classic Italian cocktail that you only need three ingredients to make! It has the most beautiful orange color – it looks like summer in a glass!
• I love a lightly fizzy drink and an Amaretto Sour is always a favorite! It’s sweet and sour a perfect warm-weather cocktail.
• Strawberry Lemonade Margarita is always a crowd-pleaser! It’s ready in minutes when you use frozen lemonade and frozen strawberries.
• My Moscow Mule is so refreshing! It’s made with ginger beer, vodka and lime juice for a refreshing summer cocktail.

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5 from 15 votes

John Daly Drink

A refreshing cocktail with only three ingredients including Vodka, Lemonade and Iced Tea. Perfect for Summer!

Prep:5 minutes mins

Total:5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 oz Vodka
• ▢ 2 oz Lemonade
• ▢ 2 oz Iced Tea

Instructions

• Fill a large highball glass with ice
• Add vodka, tea, and lemonade
• Gently stir
• Garnish with a lemon slice

Tips

HOW TO SERVE A CROWD

What I love about this drink is that it’s easy to make just one or two drinks, but it’s also a great cocktail to serve at parties. If you’re hosting guests for a summer BBQ or potluck here are my tips for serving this for a crowd:

• First, make sure to have plenty of ice on hand! This cocktail is best served ice cold.
• Instead of mixing a big batch ahead of time, I like to keep everything separate that way my guests can mix their drinks to their tastes.
• We put the lemonade, iced tea and vodka bottles in a cooler with lots of ice. On a table nearby we set out the glasses (or plastic cups), a container of ice cubes and stirrers.
• When someone wants a drink they can grab the mixers from the cooler and mix up their own.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 149kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 13g (4%), Sodium: 6mg, Sugar: 12g (13%)

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