Ingredients
- Vodka ✓ you have it 1 ½ cl
- White rum ✓ you have it 1 ½ cl
- Gin ✓ you have it 1 ½ cl
- Tequila ✓ you have it 1 ½ cl
- Triple sec ✓ you have it 1 ½ cl
- Lemon juice ✓ you have it 2 ½ cl
- Simple syrup ✓ you have it 3 cl
- Cola to top up ✓ you have it
- Ice cubes ✓ you have it
Five spirits, lemon and a splash of cola. Mixed with balance, it’s surprisingly harmonious – but enjoy with caution.
Method
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Add all ingredients except the cola to a glass with ice.
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Stir briefly.
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Top with a splash of cola until the color looks like iced tea.
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Serve with a lemon wedge.
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All bar toolsThe story of the Long Island Iced Tea
The origin of the Long Island Iced Tea is disputed. The best-known claim comes from a bartender who said he created it in the 1970s at a bar on Long Island, New York. Another story traces a similar drink back to Prohibition-era Tennessee.
One thing is certain: despite the name, there’s no tea in it – the cola just provides the color.
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Illustrative image · AI-generated for Cocktailline. This is roughly how a Long Island Iced Tea is classically served.
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