To make a classic Long Island Iced Tea, follow these steps:
Ingredients
- ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz gin
- ½ oz tequila
- ½ oz white rum
- ½ oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 1 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ oz simple syrup or honey (optional for sweetness)
- Cola (about 1 oz or to top)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, gin, tequila, rum, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup or honey if using.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Fill a tall glass (Collins or highball) with fresh ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with a splash of cola to give the drink its characteristic tea-like color.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and optionally a sprig of mint.
Enjoy responsibly
. This recipe balances multiple clear spirits with citrus and a touch of sweetness, finished with cola for flavor and color. The shaking chills and dilutes the drink slightly, making it smooth and refreshing.
