The Real Long Island Iced Tea
One true Long Island Iced Tea blueprint—equal measures of the five core spirits, sour mix, and just enough cola to tint the drink.
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
- Assemble everything you need.
- Load a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix; seal and shake thoroughly.
- Strain into a Collins or hurricane glass; finish with a splash of cola for color.
- Add a lemon slice (and mint if you want). Enjoy!