Long Island Iced Tea
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What is Long Island Iced Tea?
The Long Island Iced Tea is one of the most iconic high-octane cocktails ever created, famous for its tea-like color and deceptively smooth flavor. Despite the name, there’s no actual tea involved. Instead, a blend of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec is balanced with citrus and cola, creating a bold yet surprisingly refreshing drink that goes down easier than it should. It’s crisp, slightly sweet, and dangerously drinkable, which might explain its enduring popularity at bars and parties worldwide.
If you love classic crowd-pleasers that deliver serious kick without sacrificing taste, this cocktail belongs in your rotation. It pairs perfectly with party nights, summer gatherings, and any moment that calls for something unapologetically strong. If you’re exploring iconic mixed drinks, you might also enjoy the refreshing balance of the French 75, another timeless favorite with its own bold personality.
Don't forget to see what other drinks you can make with the ingredients you already have in your bar.
Why You'll Love It?
- It’s legendary for a reason: bold, smooth, and dangerously drinkable.
- Looks like iced tea, tastes like citrus cola, hits like five cocktails in one.
- Perfect for parties when you want one drink to do all the work.
- Balanced flavor keeps it refreshing instead of harsh.
Ingredients for Long Island Iced Tea
| My Bar | |
|---|---|
| ¾ oz vodka (buy) | ✘ |
| ¾ oz cointreau liqueur (buy) | ✘ |
| ¾ oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed) (buy) | ✘ |
| ¾ oz simple syrup (buy) | ✘ |
| ¾ oz gin (buy) | ✘ |
| ¾ oz blanco tequila (buy) | ✘ |
| ¾ oz white rum (buy) | ✘ |
| .25 oz coca-cola (buy) | ✘ |
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Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Add the vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice to a Collins glass filled with ice
- Top with a splash of the cola and stir briefly.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
