Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Craving a show-stopping, boozy classic? This Long Island Iced Tea Recipe blends five spirits into one unforgettable alcoholic beverage—no tea leaves required.
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka (Tito’s Handmade Vodka for smoothness)
- 1 oz white rum (Bacardi or your favorite light rum)
- 1 oz gin (Bombay Sapphire adds a citrusy note)
- 1 oz silver tequila (Patrón Silver or any clean-tasting brand)
- 1 oz triple sec (Cointreau or DeKuyper)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice (about half a large lemon; strain out seeds)
- 1 tsp simple syrup (or ½ oz granulated sugar dissolved in warm water)
- 2-3 oz cola (classic Coca-Cola or craft cola for a subtle spice twist)
- Ice cubes (ideally large, for slower dilution)
- Lemon wedge or twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Churning through warm ice can water down your drink—fresh, cold ice is key.
- Vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- If you don’t have a strainer, just pour carefully.
- Pour slowly down the side of the glass to preserve fizz.
- For extra flair, flame a lemon peel for added aroma.
Notes
Chill your spirits in the freezer before mixing. Fresh citrus juice brightens the drink more than bottled.
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