Irresistible Long Island Iced Tea Recipe Perfect for Parties
A bold, refreshing cocktail that combines multiple spirits, citrus, and cola for a party-perfect drink that’s easy to make and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce white rum
- 1/2 ounce gin
- 1/2 ounce tequila
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 to 2 ounces cola
- Ice
- Lemon wedge for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by squeezing fresh lemon juice and measuring out all spirits and mixers using a jigger.
- Add vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice until it’s about three-quarters full.
- Secure the shaker lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Place fresh ice into your highball glass.
- Strain the mixture from your shaker into the glass, leaving a little room at the top.
- Top the drink with 1-2 ounces of cola, depending on your sweetness preference.
- Give the drink a gentle stir to combine the cola with the cocktail mixture.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge for a pop of color and a fresh aroma.
Notes
[‘Chill spirits and mixers before preparing for a colder drink.’, ‘Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust cola and simple syrup to taste for sweetness.’, ‘Batch the liquor and mixers ahead of time for easy serving at parties.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
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