Long Island Iced Tea
Despite its name, the Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea. It's a potent yet surprisingly balanced cocktail made with a mix of five white spirits, triple sec, a splash of cola, and a touch of sour mix, famous for its strong kick.
Combine spirits and mixers
In a highball glass (or large Collins glass), combine 0.5 ounce (15 ml) vodka, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) white rum, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) gin, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) blanco tequila, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) triple sec, 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup.
💡 Tips:
- •Ensure all spirits are cold for optimal chilling.
Add ice
Fill the glass almost to the top with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •Plenty of ice is crucial for chilling and proper dilution of this strong drink.
Top with cola
Top the mixture with 2-3 ounces (60-90 ml) of cola. The amount of cola can be adjusted to your taste for sweetness and color.
💡 Tips:
- •Pour the cola slowly to avoid over-foaming.
Stir gently and garnish
Stir gently once or twice to combine all ingredients. Garnish with 1 lemon wedge.
💡 Tips:
- •Avoid over-stirring to maintain the carbonation of the cola.
- 💡While it has many spirits, the key is the balance of flavors, not tasting each spirit individually.
- 💡Adjust the amount of lemon juice and simple syrup to balance the sweetness of the cola and triple sec.
- 💡For a less sweet version, use less simple syrup or a drier triple sec.
- 💡Always serve with plenty of ice to keep it cold and help with dilution.
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