"The Long Island Iced Tea is what happens when four different spirits collide to create one powerful drink. It’s not clear who thought this was a good idea and if this tastes at all like iced tea, but one can agree that the Long Island Iced Tea is responsible for a few stories of irresponsibility, at least a dozen memories of good times and even more hangovers than we can count.
The story of the Long Island Iced Tea is shrouded in mystery. But rest assured this drink is easy to master, if only one can say the same for the morning after.
INGREDIENTS IN THE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA COCKTAIL
- 3⁄4 oz Gin
- 3⁄4 oz White rum
- 3⁄4 oz Silver tequila
- 3⁄4 oz Vodka
- 3⁄4 oz Triple sec
- 3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
- 3⁄4 oz Lemon Juice
- Cola
HOW TO MAKE THE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA COCKTAIL
Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and add all the ingredients except the cola.
Top with a splash of cola and stir briefly.Garnish with a lemon wedge.
OTHER INFORMATION
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