Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail famous for its strength and complex flavor profile. Despite its name containing "tea," this cocktail actually contains no tea at all. A mixture of vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola gives this cocktail its unique and refreshing taste. Here's the recipe for Long Island Iced Tea:
Long Island Iced Tea Recipe:
Ingredients:
- ½ ounce (15 ml) vodka
- ½ ounce (15 ml) gin
- ½ ounce (15 ml) white rum
- ½ ounce (15 ml) tequila
- ½ ounce (15 ml) triple sec
- ¾ ounce (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce (22.5 ml) simple syrup
- Cola
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a serving glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the glass.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Top up the glass with cola until full.
- Stir gently again to mix the cola with the cocktail mixture.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
- Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Long Island Iced Tea is a strong and refreshing cocktail, with a combination of various types of alcohol and citrus flavors. Make sure to enjoy it responsibly!