Long Island Ice Tea

Long Island Ice Tea

The Long Island Iced Tea is a deceivingly potent and iconic cocktail renowned for its eclectic mix of spirits.

Combining vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of cola, it boasts a complex symphony of flavours.

This seemingly innocent drink, garnished with a lemon wheel or maraschino cherry, packs a spirited punch as it combines various liquors with the subtle sweetness of citrus and cola, offering a harmonious yet deceivingly strong and thirst-quenching concoction.

The Long Island Iced Tea is a popular choice for those who enjoy an adventurous and spirited sip, making it a go-to cocktail for those looking to imbibe in a diverse range of flavours.

Ingredients

  • 22.5ml Vodka
  • 22.5ml White Rum
  • 22.5ml Silver Tequila
  • 22.5ml Gin
  • 22.5ml Triple sec
  • 22.5ml Simple syrup
  • 22.5ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Cola, to top
  • Garnish: lemon wedge

Steps

  1. Add the vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice to a Collins glass filled with ice.
  2. Top with a splash of the cola and stir briefly.
  3. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
  4. Serve with a straw.

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