The Long Island Iced Tea cocktail is an official IBA cocktail that is typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin and a dash of cola.
Whilst this recipe may seem a little offputting due its many ingredients, it’s certainly worth it for the end result.
Follow the below steps to craft the perfect Long Island Iced Tea.
Ingredients
- 22.5ml x vodka
- 22.5ml x white rum
- 22.5ml x silver tequila
- 22.5ml x gin
- 22.5ml x triple sec
- 22.5ml simple syrup
- 22.5ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Cola to top
Garnish:
- Lemon wedge
How To Make
- Add the vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a collins serving glass filled with ice
- Take your bar spoon and give it a brief stir
- Garnish with a lemon wedge
Required Tools
About The Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea cocktail became popular back in the 1970s, and it’s remained a staple in any cocktail menu until today.
This delicious drink is not for the faint-hearted, as you can see by its booze-filled ingredients list.
It’s a knock-out drink that is dangerously tasty, so it’s wise not to underestimate this drink if you’re new to the Long Island Iced Tea game.
That said, a punchy drink does us all good once in a while, so don’t be afraid to give this recipe a go and enjoy the rewards.
If you’re not feeling up for the morning-after hangover, dial back the alcohol and use more cola as a top-up to calm it down a little.
Whatever tickles your fancy.