The Long Island Iced Tea is a powerful and refreshing cocktail that packs a punch. Despite its name, it contains no actual tea. Instead, it’s a mix of several spirits combined with sour mix and cola, giving it a tea-like appearance. This cocktail is perfect for summer parties and gatherings.
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Cocktail shaker
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Hawthorne strainer
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Highball or Collins glass
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Cocktail stirrer
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Straw
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Prepare the Glass:
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Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice and set aside.
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Combine Ingredients:
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In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
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Strain and Pour:
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Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
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Top Off:
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Top off with a splash of cola for that signature "iced tea" appearance.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Garnish with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.
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Add a mint sprig for a refreshing aroma.
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Insert a straw and serve immediately.
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Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and the carbonation from the cola is fresh.
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The drink is typically served in a tall glass to accommodate all the ingredients and ice.
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Appetizers: Spicy buffalo wings, nachos, or mozzarella sticks.
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Main Course: BBQ ribs, cheeseburgers, or grilled chicken tacos.
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Dessert: Lemon sorbet, chocolate brownie, or vanilla ice cream.
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Stronger Long Island Iced Tea: Increase each spirit to 0.75 oz for a more potent version.
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Peach Long Island Iced Tea: Add 0.5 oz peach schnapps for a fruity twist.
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Blue Long Island Iced Tea: Replace cola with lemon-lime soda and add 0.5 oz blue curaçao.
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Texas Tea: Add 0.5 oz bourbon for an extra layer of complexity.
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Virgin Long Island Iced Tea: Omit the alcohol and increase the lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola for a refreshing mocktail.
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The Long Island Iced Tea was reportedly invented in the 1970s by bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt during a contest to create a new mixed drink using triple sec.
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Despite its high alcohol content, the cocktail is deceptively smooth, making it a popular party drink.
Ingredients
Directions
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Cocktail shaker
-
Hawthorne strainer
-
Highball or Collins glass
-
Cocktail stirrer
-
Straw
-
Prepare the Glass:
-
Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice and set aside.
-
-
Combine Ingredients:
-
In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
-
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
-
-
Strain and Pour:
-
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
-
-
Top Off:
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Top off with a splash of cola for that signature "iced tea" appearance.
-
-
Garnish and Serve:
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Garnish with a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.
-
Add a mint sprig for a refreshing aroma.
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Insert a straw and serve immediately.
-
-
Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and the carbonation from the cola is fresh.
-
The drink is typically served in a tall glass to accommodate all the ingredients and ice.
-
Appetizers: Spicy buffalo wings, nachos, or mozzarella sticks.
-
Main Course: BBQ ribs, cheeseburgers, or grilled chicken tacos.
-
Dessert: Lemon sorbet, chocolate brownie, or vanilla ice cream.
-
Stronger Long Island Iced Tea: Increase each spirit to 0.75 oz for a more potent version.
-
Peach Long Island Iced Tea: Add 0.5 oz peach schnapps for a fruity twist.
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Blue Long Island Iced Tea: Replace cola with lemon-lime soda and add 0.5 oz blue curaçao.
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Texas Tea: Add 0.5 oz bourbon for an extra layer of complexity.
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Virgin Long Island Iced Tea: Omit the alcohol and increase the lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola for a refreshing mocktail.
-
The Long Island Iced Tea was reportedly invented in the 1970s by bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt during a contest to create a new mixed drink using triple sec.
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Despite its high alcohol content, the cocktail is deceptively smooth, making it a popular party drink.