Long Island Iced Tea
on Jun 21, 2022
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If Long Island iced tea is your favorite party cocktail, you know that it doesn’t actually contain tea. Instead, this popular drink is a delicious combination of five kinds of alcohol, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola!
Make a pitcher of classic Long Island iced tea the next time you’re hosting a game-day party! This recipe serves 10.
What’s A Long Island Iced Tea Made Of?
Long Island iced tea is a strong cocktail that’s made with white rum, tequila, gin, vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup and cola. It’s called tea because the color is similar to iced tea.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- tequila
- white rum
- vodka
- gin
- triple sec
- lemon juice
- simple syrup
- cola
- lime slices
How to Make Long Island Iced Tea
- Fill a large bowl with ice. Add the tequila, rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup and stir until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher and add the cola just before serving.
- Stir to combine.
- Add ice into highball glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Make Ahead Tips
The liquors, lemon juice, and simple syrup can be made ahead of time. When you’re ready to serve, add the cola and ice.
Does Long Island Iced Tea Get You Drunk?
Long Island iced tea does have a lot of alcohol. As always, it’s best to enjoy all alcohol-based beverages in moderation.
Is Long Island Iced Tea Strong?
Yes, Long Island iced tea contains five kinds of alcohol and is considered to be a very strong cocktail. One serving has double the amount of alcohol compared to other cocktails.
Variations on Long Island Iced Tea
- Texas Tea: Add 1/2 cup of bourbon to the mix.
- Long Beach Tea: Use cranberry juice instead of cola for a tart and fruitier cocktail.
Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup gin
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups cola
- lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with ice. Add the tequila, rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup and stir until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher and add the cola just before serving.
- Stir to combine.
- Add ice into highball glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
