The Long Island Iced Tea is known for its potent mix of five spirits: vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and triple sec, which are all balanced by a splash of lemon juice and cola. Despite the name, this cocktail doesn't contain tea but resembles iced tea in colour and smoothness, making it both popular and deceptively strong.
• 15 ml Vodka
• 15 ml Gin
• 15 ml White Rum
• 15 ml Tequila
• 15 ml Triple Sec
• 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• 10 ml Simple Syrup (optional)
• 60 ml Cola
• Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Fill a shaker: Fill a shaker with ice and add 15 ml each of vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, and triple sec.
Add fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, if desired.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
Pour the mixture into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
Top off with cola and stir gently.
Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.