Cool down with a simple Spiced Palmer recipe! Mix spiced rum, iced tea, and lemonade for a cozy cocktail perfect for spring.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 2 oz Spiced Rum
- 3 oz iced tea
- 1 oz lemonade
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice or wedge - for garnish, optional
Highball Glass
Measuring Jigger
Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
Add Spiced Rum: Pour 2 oz Spiced Rum over the ice.
Add Iced Tea: Measure and pour 3 oz iced tea into the glass.
Add Lemonade: Add 1 oz lemonade to the mix.
Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
Garnish: Place a lemon slice or wedge into the glass for garnish.
Substitutes:
- Spiced Rum: If you don't have spiced rum, try using regular rum and add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for that spiced flavor. I've also used dark rum in a pinch, which adds a richer taste.
- Iced Tea: You can use any type of iced tea you prefer. I sometimes use green tea for a lighter flavor or black tea for a stronger taste.
- Lemonade: Freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with simple syrup works well if you're out of lemonade. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Making a Pitcher of Spiced Palmer:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of spiced rum, 32 oz of iced tea, and 16 oz of lemonade.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the spiced rum, iced tea, and lemonade. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a lemon slice or wedge, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Spiced Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum available on the market, or a beverage or soda with similar flavors like ginger ale with a dash of cinnamon.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Ensure Ingredients Are Vegan: Most ingredients here are naturally vegan, but double-check that your iced tea and lemonade do not contain any animal-derived additives.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using vegan-friendly ingredients to enjoy this cocktail guilt-free.