Long Island Iced Tea
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Long Island Iced Tea
Description
This cocktail recipe calls for 3/4 ounce each of five alcoholic spirits: gin, tequila blanco, triple sec (or other orange liqueur), vodka, and white rum. Lemon juice and simple syrup add citrus tartness and sweetness, while a small amount of cola on top creates a characteristic iced tea appearance and slight effervescence. The ingredients are stirred gently over ice in a highball glass to maintain clarity and chill.
The tequila blanco is specified as a lighter, unaged variety, contributing a clean taste. The simple syrup is homemade by dissolving equal parts sugar and water without boiling, and can be stored refrigerated for weeks for future use.
The finished drink is garnished with a slice of lemon and suited to be served in an 8-12 ounce highball or Collins glass. This cocktail balances its multiple spirits with citrus and sweetness and is known for its strength despite a smooth flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce gin (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 3/4 ounce tequila (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, see note 1)
- 3/4 ounce triple sec (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, see note 2)
- 3/4 ounce vodka (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 3/4 ounce white rum (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 ounce cola for topping (1 tablespoon)
- 1 lice lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the gin, tequila, triple sec, vodka, white rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Using a bar spoon, gently stir. Top with cola. Garnish with lemon slice and serve.
Notes
- Use silver (blanco) tequila for the cocktail to keep a lighter taste.
- Triple sec can be substituted with Cointreau or Grand Marnier if preferred.
- Homemade simple syrup is made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water, cooled before use, and stores well refrigerated for 3-4 weeks.
- This recipe makes one cocktail typically served in a highball glass (8-12 ounces).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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