The Real Long Island Iced Tea
There is only one classic Long Island Iced Tea formula—equal parts of the big five spirits, sour mix, and a splash of cola for color.
Ingredients
- 1/2 fluid ounce vodka
- 1/2 fluid ounce rum
- 1/2 fluid ounce gin
- 1/2 fluid ounce tequila
- 1/2 fluid ounce triple sec
- 1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
- 1 fluid ounce cola, or to taste
- 1 lemon slice
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake well.
- Pour into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with a splash of cola for color.
- Garnish with a lemon slice (and mint leaves if you like). Enjoy!