Long Island Iced Tea
A potent multi-spirit highball balanced with citrus and cola.
Drink details
Glass
Highball Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Built
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Carbonated
Yes
Recipe
Ingredients
Vodka
15 ml
Gin
15 ml
White Rum
15 ml
Tequila
15 ml
Triple Sec
Cointreau
15 ml
Lemon Juice
Freshly squeezed
25 ml
Simple Syrup
30 ml
Cola
1 top-up
Garnish
Lemon Slice
Optional1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled highball glass.
- 2
Stir gently.
- 3
Garnish with a lemon slice if desired.
About the Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent highball combining vodka, gin, white rum, tequila and triple sec with lemon, simple syrup and cola. Despite its name, it contains no tea; the small amount of cola gives the finished drink a tea-like color. The large number of spirits creates considerable strength, while citrus and sweetness help integrate the flavors. When carefully measured and properly diluted, it should taste balanced rather than harsh.
What does a Long Island Iced Tea taste like?
A Long Island Iced Tea tastes citrusy, lightly sweet and surprisingly integrated despite its strong combination of spirits. Lemon and orange notes help bring the spirits together, while cola adds caramel flavor and carbonation to the finish.
Tips for making a Long Island Iced Tea
Measure every spirit carefully rather than free-pouring, since the combined alcohol can quickly overpower the drink. Use fresh lemon juice and enough ice to provide proper chilling and dilution. Add the cola last and stir gently so the finished drink retains some carbonation.
