Father’s Day R&R Is The Best Present

Recipe for an Arnold Palmer (one cocktail)

• 5 oz Lemonade
• 5 oz Iced Tea

Blending Instructions:
Combine ingredients in a highball or tall glass with ice, stir and enjoy

Spiked Arnold Palmer
Inspired by a cocktail from Lure bar

1 cup packed mint leaves, chopped
2/3-cup sugar
1-cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup freshly brewed tea, chilled
1 1/2 cups vodka
Crushed ice for serving
Fresh mint springs, optional for garnish

1. Combine chopped mint and sugar in a large bowl or pitcher.
2. Stir in lemon juice, iced tea, and vodka.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
4. Fill six 6-8 ounce festive glasses with crushed ice. Pour mixture over. Garnish with mint and lemon springs.

Serves 8.

This beautiful painting is by Carol Nepperly

Dads do so much these days and really deserve a day to be celebrated.  One of the best ways I can think of to give Dad his due is to pamper him and give him a day of Rest and Relaxation!  Start off with breakfast in bed, this should not just be reserved for Mother’s Day.  No alarm clock ringing,  no schedule to keep up with and no stress.  As an afternoon treat set Dad up with an Arnold Palmer (virgin or spike, his preference) and a hammock or quiet place to relax and have a nap.  Men do love the simple pleasures and enjoy being pamper just like us girls.   Skip the big BBQ and tie this year and give him the R&R.

It will be one of the best father’s days he ever has.

Take it from the man himself, Arnold Palmer, this is the perfect Father’s Day cocktail.