Lit Recipe
Make Lit Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Sparkle & Finish
Method
Prep & Chill
Chill glass and ingredients
If possible, place a Collins or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Ensure iced tea and cola are well chilled before assembling the cocktail.
Squeeze fresh lime juice and have simple syrup measured and ready.
Build the Cocktail
Combine spirits and mixers
Fill the chilled glass about two-thirds full with crushed ice (approximately 1 cup). In a mixing glass or shaker with a little ice, combine 2 oz white rum, 0.5 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Give the mixture a brief hard shake (6–8 seconds) to chill and slightly dilute.
Strain and top
Strain the shaken spirit mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice. Pour 2 oz chilled unsweetened iced tea over the spirits, then gently float 1 oz cola on top by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon to create a layered effervescence.
Garnish & Serve
Gently stir the top 2–3 times with a bar spoon to marry flavors while keeping some effervescence. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and a mint sprig if desired.
Serve immediately with a straw and an extra napkin. Advise guests to give a light stir before drinking to distribute the tea and cola through the cocktail.