Long Island Recipe

Prepare glass

Select a highball or Collins glass (12–16 oz). Fill the glass with ice to chill while you measure ingredients.

Combine spirits and mixers

In a cocktail shaker filled about halfway with ice, add vodka (0.5 oz), light rum (0.5 oz), gin (0.5 oz), tequila (0.5 oz), triple sec (0.5 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.75 oz), and simple syrup (0.5 oz).

Shake briefly

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for about 8–10 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the mixture. The goal is not to aerate but to integrate and cool the strong spirits.

Assemble

Discard the ice from the chilled glass if desired and refill with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.

Top with cola

Gently top the drink with approximately 2 oz of cola (adjust to taste), pouring slowly so it layers slightly and retains effervescence. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to combine.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lemon wedge and optionally an orange wheel on the rim. Serve with a straw and a napkin. Advise that this is a very strong cocktail and to sip responsibly.