🍹Spiced Marionberry Arnold Palmer – The Ultimate Summer Farmhouse Drink
Posted by Mt. Hope Farms | June 13, 2025
Tags: Summer Recipes, Cooling Drinks, Marionberry, Arnold Palmer, Fruit Spread
☀️Well hey, summer!
It hit 91°F here on the farm yesterday — and we’re not mad about it. Long days, golden evenings, and garden blooms call for one thing: an ice-cold glass of something special. Enter the Spiced Marionberry Arnold Palmer — a fruity, spiced twist on the classic summer drink, made with our signature Spiced Marionberry Fruit Spread.
This refreshing cooler is peak summer in a glass — perfect for backyard hangs, family BBQs, or cooling down after a day in the garden.
🍓 Why You'll Love This Summer Sipper
Sweet and tangy lemonade meets the bold richness of black tea, with a burst of real Oregon marionberries and a hint of spice from our handcrafted spread. It’s easy to make, beautiful to serve, and endlessly customizable.
Best of all? It uses one of our favorite pantry staples:
Spiced Marionberry Fruit Spread
🍋 Ingredients
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4 cups of your favorite lemonade
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Unsweetened black iced tea, to top
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Ice, for serving
🥄 Directions
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Make the Marionberry Lemonade
In a large pitcher or mason jar, stir together the Spiced Marionberry Fruit Spread and lemonade until fully mixed. Taste and adjust to your liking — more lemonade if you like it tangy, more spread if you love a rich berry flavor. -
Build Your Drink
Fill your favorite summer glass with ice. Pour in your marionberry lemonade, then top with a splash (or more) of unsweetened black tea. Give it a gentle stir and enjoy!
🌿 Serve It Summer-Style
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Garnish with fresh mint or lemon wheels
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Freeze some marionberry lemonade into cubes for flavor-packed ice
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Add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist
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Hosting? Serve in a pitcher or dispenser for easy self-serve refreshment
🍇 What Makes Marionberries So Special?
You’ve probably heard of blackberries—but marionberries? Now that’s a uniquely Oregon treasure. Often called the “Cabernet of blackberries,” marionberries are a hybrid berry developed in Oregon in the 1950s, prized for their deep, complex flavor and ideal balance of sweetness and tartness.
Unlike standard blackberries, marionberries are juicier, more vibrant, and have an earthier, richer profile. They’re beloved for their bold berry notes and smooth finish—perfect for everything from jams to desserts to this refreshing summer drink.
At Mt. Hope Farms, we proudly source our marionberries from trusted Oregon growers who share our values of sustainability and quality. We craft our Spiced Marionberry Fruit Spread in small batches using these incredible berries, preserving their naturally bold flavor with just a touch of organic spice.
🍇 Curious about marionberry history? Check out this great read: What Makes Marionberries So Special (via Serious Eats)
🛒 Shop the Star Ingredient
Spiced Marionberry Fruit Spread – Small Batch, Big Flavor
Crafted with Oregon-grown marionberries and organic spices, this spread is the perfect way to elevate your summer drinks, desserts, and cheese boards.
📸 Show Us Your Summer Sip!
We want to see your take on this berry delicious summer drink! Tag us @mthopefarmsoregon or use #mthopefarms for a chance to be featured on our page.
Stay cool and drink well, friends.
With love from the farm,
The Ellis Family
