In the South we love our sweet tea! See how I take it to another level with these Homemade Arnold Palmer Popsicles for an afternoon of fun in the backyard. Adults and kids alike will love you for it!
{This post is sponsored by Tyson, Unilever, and Bimbo. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #MasterSummer}
The neighborhood has come alive! It’s the longest day of the year. Everyone is outside and there are kids everywhere. It literally looks like a wave of kids ebbing and flowing from one house to another.
They pop in and play basketball at one house then jump on the trampoline at another, go fishing in the neighbor’s pond, and literally take control of the road.
The best part…they have stepped away from their video games and set down their phones. They are just being kids!
When this happens, as parents, we want to embrace every minute! Especially when the kiddos involve the parents. I always try and embrace the moments when the kids want to still be kids. Not to mention when they still want to tell you everything!
This is when I know it’s time to have a blast in the backyard. Kids are easy! Throw some hot dogs on the grill, grab some buns, condiments, and chips and you’re all set. But I feel like I’m missing something essential here. Awe yes, I remember, it’s the frozen treats!
No summertime backyard blast would be complete without some frozen goodness to help you beat the heat. These Homemade Arnold Palmer Popsicles are a super fun way to combine 2 great classics. Sweet tea and lemonade are the perfect winning combo. The kids will be begging for more.
Lacie’s Easy Peasy Pleasy Tips
- Brew sweet tea ahead of time and chill in fridge for faster freeze time.
- Use a pre-made lemonade or mix that just needs water.
- Make sure you have plenty of room in your freezer.
- Freeze your popsicles then store in plastic zip top bags in the freezer until needed.
- Day of party, fill a cooler with ice to store your frozen treats until ready to serve.
- Get as creative as you want when making these popsicles.
Check out my How To Make Homemade Popsicles post for step by step pictures and instructions.
You can make life even easier by popping into Sam’s and picking up some essentials. Ball Park Beef Franks and Tailgaters Buns are a must.
And don’t forget the Lipton Iced Tea….
It’s essential for Homemade Arnold Palmer Popsicles.
The kids came up with a great idea after I told them to use cups to set their popsicles down.
They added sweet tea to the cups. The popsicles turned into giant Arnold Palmer ice cubes.
Now for the recipe.
Homemade Arnold Palmer Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 gallon prepared Lipton sweet tea, divided
- 1 gallon prepared lemonade, divided
- Paper cups, 9 ounce
- Popsicle sticks
- Aluminum foil
- Fruit (optional)
Directions
Fill cups halfway using a half a gallon of sweet tea. Fill additional cups halfway using half a gallon of lemonade. Place a small piece of aluminum foil over each cup. Insert popsicle stick in the center of each cup. Freeze for 6 hours or until frozen. Carefully remove foil, leaving sticks in place. Pour remaining lemonade onto frozen sweet tea. Pour remaining sweet tea onto frozen lemonade. Freeze overnight. Carefully remove paper cups. Eat and enjoy!
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Sweet Tea isn’t just for drinking anymore. I hope you have fun making and eating these frozen treats.
What a cool idea for a flavor combo in a popsicle.! And love that presentation in the cake stand — so perfect!
Thank you so much!