High Noon Half&Half Tea

High Noon Half & Half Tea is a canned spiked tea that blends iced tea with lemonade, the same split you'd get from an Arnold Palmer, with alcohol added. The details on hand don't list the ABV, flavor specifics or can size, so check the can for those. Products in this style usually taste of brewed black tea, with a tannic backbone and a little bitterness. The lemonade side brings tart citrus and some sweetness, and the carbonation is typically light. Expect the tea to lead the aroma and the lemon to show up on the finish. Serve it cold, straight from the fridge or over ice. A can in the 35 to 40°F range keeps the tartness crisp, and the lemonade tends to taste flat and sweet as it warms. Over ice it dilutes slowly, which suits a drink meant to be sipped over a long afternoon. Cans work for casual settings like a porch or a cooler. If you pour it out, use a tall highball or Collins glass with a lemon wheel and a few ice cubes. A pint glass also works well. The drink is built to be drunk as is, but it takes small additions. A squeeze of fresh lemon sharpens the citrus, and a sprig of mint pairs well with the tea. If you want to stretch a can, pour it over ice and top with a splash of plain soda water for a lighter, less sweet drink. It also mixes in a pitcher with sliced lemon and fresh peach for a quick summer batch. For food, the tea-and-lemon profile works well with the same dishes that go with a standard Arnold Palmer. Fried chicken, barbecue, grilled burgers and pulled pork all benefit from the acidity cutting through fat and smoke. It also suits salty snacks like pretzels and chips, and lighter plates such as chicken salad sandwiches or a cobb salad. Spicy foods get along with it because the sweetness softens the heat.