Long Island Iced Tea
Modern · Multiple · Highball
A potent cocktail combining five spirits with cola and lemon juice. Despite its name, it contains no tea but resembles iced tea in color. This classic party drink packs a punch while maintaining surprising smoothness.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | Lemon wedge |
| ABV | 22% |
| Category | Cocktail |
| Flavor | Refreshing, Citrusy |
Ingredients
- Vodka0.5 oz
- White Rum0.5 oz
- Gin0.5 oz
- Tequila0.5 oz
- Triple Sec0.5 oz
- Lemon Juice1 oz
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz
- Cola4 oz
Method
- Prep: Ensure all spirits and mixers are chilled
- Glassware: Fill highball glass with ice
- Build: Add 0.5 oz vodka, 0.5 oz white rum, 0.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz tequila, and 0.5 oz triple sec
- Build: Add 1 oz lemon juice and 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Top: Top with 4 oz cola
- Stir: Stir gently to combine
- Garnish: Garnish with lemon wedge
- Serve: Serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use equal parts of all five spirits for balanced flavor - no single spirit should dominate
- Fresh lemon juice is crucial - bottled juice makes this cocktail taste artificial
- Add cola slowly and taste - too much will make it overly sweet
- Serve immediately after mixing to maintain carbonation and proper dilution