Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a strong cocktail that's very popular among college & uni students - probably because of how strong it is.
Ingredients:
Serve in a Hurricane glass
- 1/2 shot vodka
- 1/2 shot white rum
- 1/2 shot blanco tequila
- 1/2 shot gin
- 1/2 shot triple sec
- 1/2 shot fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 shot simple syrup
- Top with cola
Garnish: 1 lemon wedge
Tools & Equipment
Japanese Mixing Glass
Boston Shaker Set
Bar Spoons
How to Make
- Add all the ingredients to your Boston shaker.
- Shake & strain into an ice-filled hurricane glass.
- Top with cola.
- Add the garnish.
About
This drink packs a powerful punch. That’s probably why it’s so popular among college and university students. If you’re working in a nightclub or a bar near a college/university, expect to make a lot of these.
Despite this drink going against many ‘mixing’ conventions, it actually tastes pretty good.
An easy way to remember the Long Island Iced Tea recipe is that it’s made with equal proportions of 5 white spirits, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Then topped with cola.
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