USAMediumCocktail

Long Island Iced Tea

There's no tea in it, just five spirits. Very strong, so pace yourself.

LevelMedium
MethodBuild
GlassHighball
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 15 mlVodka
  • 15 mlWhite rum
  • 15 mlGin
  • 15 mlTequila
  • 15 mlTriple secOrange liqueur. Cointreau is the premium version.
  • 25 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
  • 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • Top upCola

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Long Island Iced Tea

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add all the spirits, lemon juice and syrup and stir.
  3. Top with a splash of cola. It should look like iced tea.

Garnish: Lemon wedge

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