[header] How to make an arnold palmer [title] Boil 1 cup (225 grams) of sugar and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water in a small pot. [step] Stir the sugar water often to keep the sugar from scorching. This will make your simple syrup. 
You are boiling the water and sugar, because sugar does not mix well into cold water. [substeps] If you already have your lemonade, click here to learn how to put the drink together.