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Ingredients
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Long Island Iced Tea - Alcohol & Mixers
Garnish & Optional Add-ins (everything-but-the-kitchen-sink vibe)
Method
Prepare & Mix
- 1
Fill shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker or large mixing glass halfway with ice (about 1 cup) to chill and slightly dilute the drink.
- 2
Add spirits and sweet/sour
Pour vodka 0.5 oz, white rum 0.5 oz, gin 0.5 oz, tequila 0.5 oz, triple sec 0.5 oz, freshly squeezed lemon juice 0.75 oz, and simple syrup 0.5 oz into the shaker.
- 3
Shake
Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 8–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Assemble & Finish
- 4
Prepare glass
Fill a highball or collins glass with fresh ice (use more ice than in the shaker so the drink stays cold).
- 5
Strain
Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
- 6
Top with cola
Top the glass with approximately 2 oz (about a splash to 1/4 cup) of cola to give the characteristic iced-tea color and a touch of bitterness.
- 7
Optional bitters
If using, add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top — it layers flavor and takes the edge off sweetness.
- 8